ELEC 2007 Engineering Visualization
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300029
Coordinator Jeffrey Zou Opens in new window
Description This unit aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to fundamental concepts and algorithms in engineering visualization. Topics covered include visualization hardware, scan conversion of geometric primitives, 2D and 3D transformations, 3D viewing and projection, hidden surface removal, solid modelling, illumination models and image manipulation.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) Students must have passed ELEC 1006 Engineering Computing and either ELEC 2009 Microprocessor Systems or ELEC 2008 Microcontrollers and PLCs
Equivalent Subjects LGYB 0688 - Computer Graphics
Restrictions Students must have successfully completed 160 credit points.
Assumed Knowledge
C++ Programming and 3-D Geometry.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and select visualization hardware;
- Draw 2D and 3D objects on a raster display device;
- Perform affine transformations to 2D and 3D objects;
- Model a 3D object, project it onto a view plane, and determine its visible surface;
- Determine the shade of a visible surface
- Manipulate image for visualization.
Subject Content
2. Visualisation software
3. Scan converting primitives and clipping
4. Transformations
5. Curves and surfaces
6. 3D Viewing and visible surface determination
7. Image manipulation and storage
8. Solid modelling
9. Illumination and shading
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | 3,000 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Intra-session Exam | 1.5 hours | 20 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Hearn, D & Baker, MP 2011, Computer graphics with OpenGL, Addison Wesley, Boston
Teaching Periods
Autumn
Penrith (Kingswood)
Day
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Sydney City Campus - Term 2
Sydney City
Day
Subject Contact Peter Lendrum Opens in new window