Use of computer graphics for scientists. Software and hardware specifications. Psychological and physiological considerations. Mathematical manipulation of 2-D and 3-D graphical objects, representation of 3-D shapes, lines and curves. Digital imagery manipulation, bitmap-based and vector-based graphics. Graphic realism using ray-tracing and fractal geometry techniques. Introduction to virtual reality. Software applications will include a professional digital imagery package and 3-D image modelers. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisite: CPS 313 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
