1. Foundations of Visualization 8/30/05 Lecture Notes
ENDS 375
Foundations of Visualization
8/30/05 Lecture Notes
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Objectives
Introduce visualization concepts, algorithms, techniques, …
Comprehensive basic understanding
Ability to recognize and select techniques
No programming, but computer based
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3. Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Prerequisites
CPSC 110 (introduction to programming)
MATH 102/103 (algebra / trig) (or equivalents)
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4. Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Course notes
Are part of class web pages
www-viz.tamu.edu/faculty/parke/ends375f05
Also class notes
html and powerpoint
Also additional readings
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5. Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Grading
Participation in class 20%
Midterm exam 20%
Final exam 20%
In-class quizzes 30%
Research paper 10%
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Graduate Assistant
Chris Root
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7. Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Course Topics
Human visual system
The digital image
Visual language
Coordinate systems - 2D, 3D
Geometric representation
Environment/object modeling
Animation
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8. Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Course Topics
Image synthesis
Image compositing
Virtual reality
Ethical issues, …
Future of Visualization
Examples / Case studies
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9. Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Class Discussion
Introductions
What is Visualization?
Application Areas
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10. Visualization Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Reading/Assignments
Reading
Chapter 1 of Practices of Looking
Assignment
to Chris w/self image
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