Computer Science – Graphics

This course provides an introduction to 2D and 3D computer graphics. Topics include 2D raster graphics, 2D transformations, 3D transformations, hierarchical modeling, and geometric representations of curves and shapes that are necessary to create 3D content. The course also covers various algorithms for lighting, reflection, shading, and texture mapping. In addition, an introduction to animation techniques: keyframing, motion capture, and character rigging is presented. The OpenGL API is used for all graphic programming assignments.

Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>

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Fall One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 101	Computational Thinking Major Requirement	3 CR
MATH 120	Statistics Major Requirement	3 CR
SCIENCE	ASTR, BIO, CHEM, FS, KIN, PHY, or SCI Major Requirement	3 CR
FYS 101	First Year Seminar Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 101	Stage Requirement	1 CR
WRT 101	Academic Writing I Stage Requirement	3 CR
		16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 150	Computer Science I Major Requirement	3 CR
MATH 109	Applied Calculus Major Requirement	3 CR
SCIENCE	ASTR, BIO, CHEM, FS, KIN, PHY, or SCI Major Requirement	3 CR
WRT 102	Academic Writing II Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 1	Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 102	Elective Requirement	1 CR
		16 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 250	Computer Science II Major Requirement	3 CR
MATH 308	Discrete Math Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 270	Computer Architecture Major Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 2	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3	Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 201	Elective Requirement	1 CR
		16 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 350	Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 360	Human-Computer Interaction Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 230	Gaming Graphics Track Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 4	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 420	Database Management Systems Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 435	Operating Systems Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 371	3D Modeling and Animation Graphics Track Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 5	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 320	Ethics in a Technological Society Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 380	Networking Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 485	Web Programming Major Requirement	3 CR
ART 341	Information Design Graphics Track Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Four – senior

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 260	Cloud Computing Graphics Track Requirement	3 CR
CS 370	Graphics Programming Graphics Track Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Gateway 1	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Four – senior

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
CS 450	Software Engineering Major Requirement	3 CR
CS 490	Senior Project Major Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Gateway 2	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS