CSCI 620 Computer Animation and Simulation

Units: 4
Animation and Simulation techniques for computer games, virtual reality, and film visual effects. Research methods, SIGGRAPH papers. Deformable objects, fluids, sound, collision detection, haptics, rigid bodies, GPUs.
Prerequisite: CSCI 420 or CSCI 520 or CSCI 580
Recommended Preparation: Familiarity with calculus, linear algebra, and numerical computation and C++ programming skills
Registration Restriction: Open only to doctoral students
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter