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  Course Description
Course Name : Computer Graphics Fundamentals

Course Code : EE-601

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (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:
Uses the basic computer graphics terminology,
Knows the history of the computer graphics,
Displays basic graphics objects (lines, circles, planes, etc.) on a computer screen,
Applies 2D and 3D spatial transformations on computer graphics objects,
Applies 2D and 3D perspective transformations on computer graphics objects,

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the computer graphics fundamentals. Preparing the student for advanced applications.

Course Contents : Hardware, software and algorithms for computer graphics. Scan conversion. 2-D and 3-D transformations, object hierarchies Hidden surface removal, clipping, and antialiasing.

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 History of the computer graphics None Lecture, discussion
2 Hardware and software algorithms Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
3 Scan conversion Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
4 Wireframe representation of objects Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
5 2D spatial transformations Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
6 3D spatial transformations Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
7 Midterm examination Review the previous lecture contents Written examination
8 Object hierarchies Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
9 Hidden area removal Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
10 Clipping Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
11 Antialiasing Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
12 Perspective transformation Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
13 Writing a software for the application of covered subjects Review the C programming skills Writing and running a computer program
14 Writing a software for the application of covered subjects Review the C programming skills Writing and running a computer program
15 Writing a software for the application of covered subjects Review the C programming skills Writing and running a computer program
16/17 Final examination Review the previous lecture contents Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Computer Graphics. Edward Angel. Addison Wesley.
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 5 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. 1
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. 3
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 0
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 5
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 3
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. 4
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. 3
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 2
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 1
* 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 5 4 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6