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103-0154-00L 4 Credits BSC D-BAUG
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Geometry and Computer Graphics

Geometrie und Computergrafik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Hans Walser, Prof. Dr. Lorenz Hurni
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:07

Abstract

Introduction and basics in mathematics of geometric objects in the three-dimensional space (with exercises).Basics, structures and processes in modern computer graphics.Exercises in 2D and 3D computer graphics with software from desktop publishing and computer visualisation.

Objective

Introduction and basics in mathematics of geometric objects in the three-dimensional space (with exercises). Basics, structures and processes in modern computer graphics. Exercises in 2D and 3D computer graphics with software from desktop publishing and computer visualisation.

Content

Part 1: geometry Affine and projektive geometry. Spherical geometry (stereografic projection, spherical polygons, spherical trigonometry). Conform representations in the plane. Curves and planes in space. Part 2: computer graphics Computer graphic systems and general conditions (system types, data types, visual parameters). 2D graphics (reference systems, 2D objects, object groups). 3D-graphics (3D objects, modelling and design of a 3D scene, visualisation).

Resources

Lecture Notes

Part 1 (geometry): available.Part 2 (computer graphics): will be distributed.

Literature

Part 1 (geometry): n.n. Part 2 (computer graphics): Foley, J.D., A. van Dam, S.K. Feiner, J.F. Hughes (1995): Computer Graphics – Principles and Practice. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Reading/Menlo Park/New York. Mach, R. (2000): 3D Visualisierung. Verlag Galileo Press, Bonn.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Geometrie und Computergrafik
1. Sem.hälfte: Geometrie (Walser); 2. Sem.hälfte: Computergrafik (Hurni)
  • Thu 13:45-17:30 (HIL E 6)
4 h weekly

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