This course is an introduction to computer graphics, modeling, animation, and rendering. Topics covered include basic image processing, geometric transformations, geometric modeling of curves and surfaces, animation, 3-D viewing, visibility algorithms, radiosity, ray tracing, shading and volume rendering. Students gain experience by developing their own graphics programs producing simple animations.
Computer Graphics (CS 405)
2025 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Computer Sci.& Eng.(CS)
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Selim Saffet Balcısoy balcisoy@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
CS300
Formal lecture,Recitation,Laboratory
Interactive,Project based learning
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| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Computer Science and Engineering | * | ||
| Computer Science and Engineering | * | ||
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Industrial Engineering | * | ||
| Industrial Engineering (Previous Name: Manufacturing Systems Engineering) | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * | ||
| Microelectronics | * | ||
| Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering | * | ||
| Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering (Pre. Name: Biological Sciences and Bioengineering) | * | ||
| Telecommunications | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is to understand workings of computer generated images, animations and visualizations. The students will master the basics of computer graphics in theory and practice. At final project of this course is design and development of a computer game from scratch.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- (a) master introductory computer graphics techniques;
- (b) implement a working 3D game/simulation in OpenGL;
- (c) prepare a 3D game/simulation proposal;
- (d) present to progress of the game development in three demo sessions;
- (e) implement four basic and four advanced graphics techniques into the game project;
- (f) implement a simple graphics engine;
- (g) use technical manuals, online resources and books to interpret graphics techniques and effects;
- (h) be an effective member of a team;
- (i) present technical matter to a large audience of game company executives;
- (j) complete a working to a deadline.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 1
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 3
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 3
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 5
1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 4
2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 4
3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 5
4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 5
5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 2
6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 1
7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 1
8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 5
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 35 |
| Midterm | 15 |
| Individual Project | 50 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Textbook |
Interactive Computer Graphics: A Top-Down Approach with Shader-Based OpenGL 6th Edition |