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INF4360 - Topics in geometric modelling

Course content

Topics such as Bezier curves and surfaces, geometric continuity, curvature, subdivision, curve and surface fitting, barcentric coordinate methods

Learning outcome

The students will get a thorough view on modern techniques in geometric modelling, emphazising practical methods and the mathematical theory.

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

Recommended previous knowledge

MAT1120 - Linear algebra

Teaching

2 hours of lectures each week.

Examination

Oral exam. General information about the examination.

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

The Course auditor is Trond Steihaug.

Resit an examination

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.mn.uio.no/english/studies/admin/examination/retaking-examinations/

Withdrawal from an examination

A student may sit this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do so in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit the exam.

Other

It is strongly recommended to attend the first lecture since it will be given important information.

Facts about this course

Credits

10

Level

Master

Teaching

Every autumn

This version of the subject will be held for the last time Autumn 2012. The course will continue as MAT-INF4160 Topics in geometric modelling at the Department of Mathematics. There may be some minor changes in the curriculum.

Examination

Every autumn

Teaching language

Norwegian (English on demand)

Semester pages

Teaching schedule, syllabus, examination date