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INF4320 - Computer graphics and geometric modelling

Facts about this course:
Credits:10
Teaching semester:Every autumn semester

This version of the subject will be held for the last time Autumn 2007. INF3320 - Computer graphics and geometric modelling will still be held.

Examination semester:Every autumn semester
Language of instruction:Norwegian
Administrated by:Department of Informatics (Ifi)
Detailed course information - Current and previous semesters:

Course content

Graphics programming based on OpenGL and C/C++, coordinate systems and transformations, viewing, shading, the frame buffer and discrete techniques, rendering and hidden-surface removal, Bezier curves and surfaces, triangular and polygonal meshes, triangulation algorithms, subdivision curves and surfaces.

Learning outcomes

The course gives an introduction to computer graphics and basic theory of modelling curves and surfaces. Graphics programming is an essential part of the course.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

It is recommended, though not compulsory, that you have taken the following courses (or their equivalent): INF1020 - Algorithms and data structures /INF110, MAT1100 - Calculus /MAT 100, MAT1110 - Calculus and linear algebra /MAT 110 og MAT-INF1100 - Modelling and computations /MAT 100. It is recommended that you have some experience of programming in C or C++.

Overlap

10 credits INF3320 - Computer graphics and geometric modelling, 9 credits MoD 219.

Teaching

One two-hour lectures and one two-hour tutorial per week. There will be both programming and theoretical exercises.

Exam information

Three-hour written exam at the end of the course. The obligatory exercises can be used to decide the final mark.

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject does not offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information about new examination, see http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html and http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/examination/repeat.html

Other information

Note that the first lecture is compulsory. The subject is regarded equal to INF3320 - Computer graphics and geometric modelling and MoD219 when practicing exam regulations.

Course Auditor: Trond Steihaug

Contact us

Department of Informatics (Ifi)

Visiting address: 
Informatics builidng, First floor, room 2316, Gaustadalléen 23

Visiting hours: 
Monday-friday 12:00-15:00

Postal address: 
P.o.Box 1080, Blindern
NO-0316 Oslo

Phone: +47 22 85 24 10
Fax: +47 22 85 24 01
E-mail: 
Web: http://www.mn.uio.no/ifi/english/