CSC 561
Principles of Computer Graphics
Section: 601

Course Description

Fundamentals of the OpenGL API. 2D and 3D transformations, perspective and orthographic projection, and the mathematical foundations that underlie these concepts. Geometric primitives, clipping, depth buffering, scan conversion, and rasterization. Lighting, shadows, and texture mapping. Curves and surfaces.

DE Fee

Engineering Online GRAD

DE Program

MS E

Fall 2026


Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 17, 2026
Classes End:
December 1, 2026
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]

Course Information

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: CSC Majors Restriction: Engineering Online Students Only