Revision as of 23:05, 26 September 2013

CSE 167, Fall 2013: Introduction to Computer Graphics

This class provides an introduction to 3D computer graphics. We will cover the fundamentals of 3D rendering and modeling. The focus is on real-time applications using OpenGL. You will also learn the basics of shader programming using graphics processing units (GPUs). In the course projects you will build your own real-time rendering engine. Here is a detailed class schedule.

Announcements

• 9/26/2013: Homework assignment #1 is now on-line
• 9/26/2013: Ted is now ready for use (for grades and message board)
• 5/3/2013: Web page went on-line. Check here for announcements and updates.

Course Information

• Weekly Schedule:
  • Lectures: Tuesday/Thursday, 2:00pm-3:20pm, Center Hall 119
  • Homework grading: Fridays 1:30pm, CSE lab 260
  • Homework discussion: Mondays 3:00-3:50pm, Center Hall 105
• Instructor: Dr. Jurgen Schulze (jschulze [at] ucsd.edu, http://www.calit2.net/~jschulze/).
  • Office hour: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm, Atkinson Hall Room 2125
• Teaching Assistants:
  • Matteo Mannino, office hours Tue+Thu 3:45pm-7:45pm
  • Krishna Mullia, office hours Tue+Thu 3:30pm-7:30pm
• Tutors:
  • Thinh Nguyen, Mon 4pm-6pm and Wed 3pm-7pm
  • Miguel Paysan, Wed 7pm-9pm and Thu 5pm-9pm
• TA and tutor office hours will be in CSE basement lab 260
• Section ID: 785834
• Number of units: 4

Special Topics

• Schedule of classes
• Textbook and resources
• Grading and exams
• Homework projects
• Starter code and build instructions
• Helpful tips for debugging

External Links

• CSE 167 Fall 2012 Home Page
• UCSD Computer Graphics Group
• UCSD Computer Vision Group