Homogeneous coordinates and perspective transformations. Curve and surface representation. Reflection and refraction. Visualization and 4D computer graphics. Parallel computer graphics hardware and algorithms.
Individual students study topics of interest under the direction of a faculty member.
F. Even-numbered years. Principles of operating system design applied to state of the art computing environments such as object-oriented systems, multiprocessors, and distributed systems. Topics of current interest in computer science not covered in existing courses. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate. F. Even-numbered years.