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ECS 278

Computer-Aided Geometric Design

Course Description

Mathematical techniques for the definition and manipulation of curves and surfaces. Coon’s patches, Bezier curves and surfaces. B-spline curves and surfaces, beta-splines, box-splines. Integration into various computer graphics rendering models, and computer-aided design systems.

Course Notes

  • 4 Units
  • Lecture: 3 hours
  • Discussion: 3 hours
  • Prerequisites: Computer Science 175 or 177 or 178
  • Offered in alternate years