(2 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory) 3 credit(s) This course is an introduction to the mathematical and algorithmic principles of computer graphics as well as graphical applications programming. Topics covered include two and three-dimensional transformations, three- dimensional viewing, shading models, curves and surfaces, ray tracing, texture mapping, and algorithmic issues. In the laboratory these topics will be explored using graphics software tools and through programming using graphics libraries. Lab fee.