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  Course Description
Course Name : Algorithms in Volume Rendering

Course Code : EE-630

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ULUS ÇEVİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student, upon successfully completion of this course:
Grabs algorithms to render volume graphics,
Renders volume graphics objects using these algorithms.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the common algorithms used in volume rendering.

Course Contents : Surface tracking. Iso-surfacing. Frequency domain rendering. Compression domain rendering. Wavelet domain rendering. Object order rendering. Image order rendering. Hybrid order rendering.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Surface tracking None Lecture, Discussion
2 Surface tracking Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
3 Iso-surfacing Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
4 Iso-surfacing Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
5 Frequency domain rendering Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
6 Compression domain rendering Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
7 Wavelet domain rendering Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
8 Midterm Examination Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
9 Object order rendering Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
10 Hybrid order rendering Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
11 Hybrid order rendering Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
12 Writing an application program Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, Discussion
13 Writing an application program Review the previous lecture contents Homework, Check.
14 Writing an application program Review the previous lecture contents Homework, Check.
15 Writing an application program Review the previous lecture contents Homework, Check.
16/17 Final Examination Review the previous lecture contents Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Volume Graphics. Min Chen (Editor) , Arie E. Kaufman (Editor) , Roni Yagel (Editor). Springer (April 13, 2000).
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 2
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 5
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 5
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 3
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 4
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 4
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 5
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 5
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 4
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 4
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 5
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 5 80
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6