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This page contains information on the Scientific Visualization course ( | This page contains information on the Scientific Visualization course (CS 5630/6630) taught by [http://www.cs.utah.edu/~csilva Professor Cláudio Silva] during Fall 2007 in the [http://www.cs.utah.edu School of Computing], [http://www.utah.edu University of Utah]. | ||
This class meets on Tuesday and Thursdays, 10:45am-12:05am, WEB 112. | This class meets on Tuesday and Thursdays, 10:45am-12:05am, WEB 112. | ||
== Course Overview == | |||
The demand for the construction of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_visualization complex visualizations] is growing in many disciplines of science, as users are faced with ever increasing volumes of data to analyze. In this class, we will cover the principles and techniques necessary to generate these visualizations. | |||
There will be no required textbook, although we recommend that students get a copy of the [http://www.amazon.com/Visualization-Handbook-Charles-D-Hansen/dp/012387582X Visualization Handbook] as a "reference at large". Also, Kitware's [http://www.kitware.com/products/vtkguide.html VTK User's Guide] might be useful. We will be providing a detailed set of course notes for the class. | |||
For the assignments, we will be using [http://www.vistrails.org VisTrails], [http://www.vtk.org VTK], and [http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net matplotlib] in this class. For each assignment, the students will need to turn in their complete "vistrail" for the work. | |||
Besides the assignments, there will be one midterm and one final. | |||
== Lectures, and consulting hours == | |||
We will meet twice a week: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:45am-12:05pm, WEB 112. | |||
The lectures (and corresponding notes) will be giving by Claudio Silva, Steve Callahan, and Carlos Scheidegger. | |||
The TA for the course is Harsh Doshi. | |||
Silva office hours: TBA | |||
Doshi office hours: TBA | |||
== Reading == | |||
The class wiki page will contain up-to-date notes that reflect the material covered in class. We will also add pointers to supplementary material. | |||
In the tentative schedule, there are hints on what to read before attending the class. | |||
== Assignments == | |||
TBA | |||
== Late Assignments == | |||
Assignments will not be accepted late. Students will be given a one-time two-day exemption for an unexpected event. | |||
== Grading == | |||
Your grade will be a combination of assignments (70%) and midterm (15%) and final (15%). | |||
== Students With Disabilities == | |||
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. | |||
All written information in this course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services. | |||
Revision as of 20:21, 21 August 2007
This page contains information on the Scientific Visualization course (CS 5630/6630) taught by Professor Cláudio Silva during Fall 2007 in the School of Computing, University of Utah.
This class meets on Tuesday and Thursdays, 10:45am-12:05am, WEB 112.
Course Overview
The demand for the construction of complex visualizations is growing in many disciplines of science, as users are faced with ever increasing volumes of data to analyze. In this class, we will cover the principles and techniques necessary to generate these visualizations.
There will be no required textbook, although we recommend that students get a copy of the Visualization Handbook as a "reference at large". Also, Kitware's VTK User's Guide might be useful. We will be providing a detailed set of course notes for the class.
For the assignments, we will be using VisTrails, VTK, and matplotlib in this class. For each assignment, the students will need to turn in their complete "vistrail" for the work.
Besides the assignments, there will be one midterm and one final.
Lectures, and consulting hours
We will meet twice a week: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:45am-12:05pm, WEB 112.
The lectures (and corresponding notes) will be giving by Claudio Silva, Steve Callahan, and Carlos Scheidegger.
The TA for the course is Harsh Doshi.
Silva office hours: TBA
Doshi office hours: TBA
Reading
The class wiki page will contain up-to-date notes that reflect the material covered in class. We will also add pointers to supplementary material.
In the tentative schedule, there are hints on what to read before attending the class.
Assignments
TBA
Late Assignments
Assignments will not be accepted late. Students will be given a one-time two-day exemption for an unexpected event.
Grading
Your grade will be a combination of assignments (70%) and midterm (15%) and final (15%).
Students With Disabilities
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.
All written information in this course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.