Integrating interactive computer-based learning experiences into established curricula: a case study
Proceedings of the 5th annual SIGCSE/SIGCUE ITiCSEconference on Innovation and technology in computer science education
Teaching computer graphics in a small department
CCSC '00 Proceedings of the fifth annual CCSC northeastern conference on The journal of computing in small colleges
A multi-Api course in computer graphics
CCSC '01 Proceedings of the sixth annual CCSC northeastern conference on The journal of computing in small colleges
Interactive Computer Graphics: A Top-Down Approach With OPENGL primer package-2nd Edition
Interactive Computer Graphics: A Top-Down Approach With OPENGL primer package-2nd Edition
Computer Graphics: Mathematical First Steps
Computer Graphics: Mathematical First Steps
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At a small college an upper-level elective having even one math prerequisite that isn't part of the required CS curriculum can often prevent the course from running due to low enrollments. Here we describe an upper-level computer graphics course for students having only the CS math background typically required at a small college, which does not include linear algebra or a third course in calculus. The goals, emphasis, and pedagogy of the course address the students' math deficiencies, while at the same time still build a firm, technical foundation in computer graphics. In this paper, our focus is on pedagogical changes we have made to strengthen students' geometric reasoning skills. We present a set of discovery workshops in which students use software tools to experiment with fundamental geometric operations and visually see the results. A series of interactive activities challenge students to use the tools to do such things as find visual counter examples and visually design solutions to solve new problems.