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This course provides an introduction to 2D and 3D computer graphics. Topics include 2D raster graphics, 2D transformations, 3D transformations, hierarchical modeling, and geometric representations of curves and shapes that are necessary to create 3D content. The course also covers various algorithms for lighting, reflection, shading, and texture mapping. In addition, an introduction to animation techniques: keyframing, motion capture, and character rigging is presented. The OpenGL API is used for all graphic programming assignments.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 101 | Computational Thinking Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| MATH 120 | Statistics Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| SCIENCE | ASTR, BIO, CHEM, FS, KIN, PHY, or SCI Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Stage Requirement | 1 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 150 | Computer Science I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| MATH 109 | Applied Calculus Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| SCIENCE | ASTR, BIO, CHEM, FS, KIN, PHY, or SCI Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 250 | Computer Science II Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| MATH 308 | Discrete Math Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 270 | Computer Architecture Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 350 | Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 360 | Human-Computer Interaction Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 230 | Gaming Graphics Track Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective / Minor | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 420 | Database Management Systems Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 435 | Operating Systems Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 371 | 3D Modeling and Animation Graphics Track Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective / Minor | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 5 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 320 | Ethics in a Technological Society Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 380 | Networking Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 485 | Web Programming Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 341 | Information Design Graphics Track Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective / Minor | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 260 | Cloud Computing Graphics Track Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 370 | Graphics Programming Graphics Track Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective / Minor | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective / Minor | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 450 | Software Engineering Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CS 490 | Senior Project Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective / Minor | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective / Minor | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |