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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

• 10/12/2013: Homework assignment #3 is now on-line
• 10/4/2013: To better accommodate the demand, we slightly changed the tutor hours.
• 10/4/2013: Homework assignment #2 is now on-line
• 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 Schedule

Click here for the course schedule.

Course Information

• Weekly Schedule:
  • Lectures: Tuesday/Thursday, 2:00pm-3:20pm, Center Hall 119
  • Homework grading: Fridays 1:30pm until at least 2:15pm in CSE labs 260 and 270
  • 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 5pm-9pm
  • Krishna Mullia, office hours Tue 3:30pm-7:30pm and Thu 5-9pm
• Tutors:
  • Thinh Nguyen, Wed 3pm-7pm and Thu 3-5pm
  • Miguel Paysan, Wed 7pm-9pm and Thu 5pm-9pm
• Location for TA and tutor office hours: 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