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CSC 308 – Graphics Programming

CSC 308 – Graphics Programming. Introduction and Overview. Dr. Paige H. Meeker Computer Science Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC. Lecture 1. Introduction and Class Overview Syllabus Expectations Important Dates Homework (ALREADY???). Contact Information. Name: Dr. Paige H. Meeker

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CSC 308 – Graphics Programming

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  1. CSC 308 – Graphics Programming Introduction and Overview Dr. Paige H. Meeker Computer Science Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC

  2. Lecture 1 • Introduction and Class Overview • Syllabus • Expectations • Important Dates • Homework (ALREADY???)

  3. Contact Information Name: Dr. Paige H. Meeker Office: Richardson 229 Phone: (864) 833-8413 (office) (803)-749-1647 (home – between 9 and 9 ONLY) Email: mpmeeker@presby.edu PaigeMeeker@sc.rr.com

  4. Required Text • “Introduction to Computer Graphics Using Java 2D and 3D” by Frank Klawonn

  5. Late Policy • Assignments are sometimes stand alone problems and sometimes build on each other. However, the knowledge required to complete the work is always flowing from one to another. • Therefore, you must complete each assignment before being allowed to move on to the next one (unless otherwise stated by the professor at the time the assignment is given) • Assignments that are late will loose one letter grade for each 24 hours late and will not be accepted after 3 days. • The late policy applies to all assignments, even those that the student was not able to start due to incompletion of a previous assignment (so it’s best to keep up.)

  6. Late Policy A deadline has a wonderful way of concentrating the mind. – “Professor Moriarty,” Character, “Star Trek, TNG,” episode title: “Ship in a Bottle” I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. – Douglas Adams.

  7. Attendance Policy • Coming to class is important. • More than 5 absences (excused or not) will result in the loss of one letter grade for each additional class day missed. More than 8 absences will result in a failing grade for the class.

  8. Grading Policy ”I wrote the examination, determined the marking scheme (which was quite complicated) and set the Grade levels, so you can take it from me, as the sole examiner, that if you received ‘Acceptable’ or higher you really earned your grade. Of course, this meant that some people had to fail, but what would be the point of putting you through all that work without giving you honestly earned rewards?” – J. K. Rowling, concerning the W.O.M.B.A.T test on her personal website

  9. Grading Policy So, what does that mean to you? I don’t “give” grades – you “earn” them. Think about this now, not the last week of class. It will save us all time and heartache!

  10. Grading Policy Grading will be assigned using the standard +/- scale. Your final grade will be calculated as follows: • Labs / Programming Assignments / Homework / (Quizzes if necessary) 25% • More extensive assignments (1-3) 30% • Midterm 20% • Final Exam 25%

  11. Academic Dishonesty I take the PC honor code very seriously. If you have any questions about what is considered “bad behavior” ask BEFORE, not AFTER. Ignorance is no excuse. Every act of dishonesty has at least two victims: the one we think of as the victim, and the perpetrator as well. Each little dishonesty makes another little rotten spot somewhere in the perpetrator’s psyche. – Lesley Conger.

  12. Academic Dishonesty All assignments will be pledged: "On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit. I will neither give nor receiveunacknowledged aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such action by any member of this community. I will respect the persons and property of the community, and will not condone discourteous or dishonest treatment of these by my peers. In my every act, I will seek to maintain a high standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for the College."

  13. Academic Honesty Specifics • If you use external resources – cite clearly! • Don’t do anything that would even be considered dishonest. Ask if you think there is a question. • Remember PC’s standard penalty – • An F in the course • A WF in all other courses taken that semester • A semester suspension. • Think – is it worth it? (Answer: NO!)

  14. Participation • Reasons to participate • Class means more to you and me • More entertaining, interactive lectures • I’ll start giving quizzes if I think you’re not paying attention • How to participate? • Ask questions • Make comments • NOTE: No question/comment is considered “dumb”

  15. Dates to Remember… • Midterm: Thursday, October 2nd • Final:Thursday, December 11th at 2:00pm Check for conflicts now. If you miss either the midterm or final, you will receive a 0.

  16. This is just an overview – for details READ THE SYLLABUS!!

  17. For each task in life, remember… “What work I have done, I have done because it has been play. It if had been work I shouldn’t have done it.” – Mark Twain

  18. What will you learn? • Computer Graphics Applications (aka – why are you here?) • Image representation and manipulation • 2D and 3D drawing algorithms • Object representations • Anything else I can fit in!

  19. Homework… • If you do not have an account on CS2 (or can’t remember your password), speak to Dr. Smith to set it up. • Begin reading chapters 1 and 2 of the Klawonn text. (Chapter 2 is fairly long – take it in short increments!)

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