CSE167Fall2014

CSE 167, Fall 2014: 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.

Screen shots of CSE 167 final projects from prior years

Announcements

• 12/04/2014: The Final Homework Assignment is on-line.
• 11/24/2014: Homework Assignment #6 is on-line.
• 11/14/2014: Homework Assignment #5 is on-line.
• 11/08/2014: Homework Assignment #4 is on-line.
• 10/24/2014: Homework Assignment #3 is on-line.
• 10/17/2014: Homework Assignment #2 is on-line.
• 10/04/2014: Homework Assignment #1 is on-line.
• 10/02/2014: 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 214
  • Homework discussion: Mondays 5:00-5:50pm, CSB 001
  • Homework grading: Fridays from 3:30pm in CSE labs 260 and 270
• Location for TA and tutor office hours: CSE basement labs as indicated below
• Office Hours:
  • Instructor: Dr. Jurgen Schulze (jschulze [at] ucsd.edu, http://www.calit2.net/~jschulze/), Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm, Atkinson Hall Room 2125
  • Teaching Assistants:
    • Dylan McCarthy
    • Krishna Mullia
  • Tutors:
    • Phillip Ho
    • Max Takano
    • Rex West
• TA and tutor office hours are posted on Piazza
• For discussions and more information see Piazza
• Section ID: 817688
• 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 2013 Home Page
• UCSD Computer Graphics Group
• UCSD Computer Vision Group