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DD2257 Visualization 7.5 credits

Visualisering

Second course in computer science and numerical analysis focusing on visualization of scientific measurements and computations.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    C

  • Subject area

    Mathematics

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Spring 13 THCIM for programme students

Spring 14 THCIM for programme students

Spring 14 visual14 for programme students

  • Periods

    Spring 14 P4 (7.5 credits)

  • Application code

    60292

  • Start date

    2014 week: 13

  • End date

    2014 week: 23

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

    22 (preliminary)

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places

    No limitation

  • Course responsible

    Mario Romero <marior@kth.se>

  • Target group

    Only for students at "Science without Borders"

Learning outcomes

The students should after the course be able to

  • describe basic concepts in visualization
  • describe basic methods for visualization of scalar data, vector data and volume data including time dependent data
  • use a visualization system such as OpenDX for visualization of scalar data, vector data and volume data including time dependent data
  • use a visualization system such as OpenDX for a practical problem.

Course main content

Perception. Fundamental elements of visualization. Techniques and algorithms for volume visualization. New forms of data presentation. Animation. Software tools. Applications, e.g. fluid visualization.

Eligibility

Single course students: 90 university credits including 45 university credits in Mathematics or Information Technology. English B, or equivalent.

Prerequisites

The course DN1240  Numerical Methods, basic course II and one of the following: DH2323  Computer Graphics and DH2640 Graphics and Interaction Programming.

Literature

Meddelas senast 4 veckor före kursstart. The Visualization Toolkit An Object Oriented Approach to 3D Graphics, Will Schoeder, Ken Martin and Bill Lorensen, 4th Edition har använts föregående år.

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Assignments, 3.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.

Offered by

CSC/Computer Science

Contact

Mario Romero, marior@kth.se

Examiner

Mario Romero <marior@kth.se>

Add-on studies

Please discuss with the instructor.

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 10.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.