CS 175: Topics in Geometric Modeling
This course covers classical approaches to (and recent advances in) geometric modeling for computer-aided geometric design and graphics applications.
Topics:
- mesh simplification
- classic splines - theory and practice
- Bernstein Bezier form, de Casteljau algorithm, knot insertion, polar forms and blossoming, degree elevation
- subdivision surfaces
- Chaikin's algorithm, subdivision schemes of Loop, Catmull-Clark, and Butterfly
We shall study the underlying
mathematical theory and explore implementation techniques for efficient
algorithms.
9 units (3-3-3); third term.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor