CSE 888.14D Seminar on Computer Graphics and Scientific Visualization

Theme for the Quarter: Procedural Worlds

When: Friday, 4:00-5:30

Where: DL 698

Format: The format of the class is as follows. Each week we will study an area or idea, typically centered around 2-3 research papers or other materials. All students are expected to:

1. Read the materials before the class.
2. Develop 3-4 detailed technical questions about the area or idea to share at the beginning of the class. These should be written down, and will be collected.
3. Attend the class and discuss/presentation of the area. Attendance is critical for this class.
4. Evaluate the main paper with regard to the following questions:
• How does this apply to my research or my research interests?
• How could we improve on this research?
• Why was this paper accepted for publication?
• What is the composition style of the paper?
• Did the paper present it findings in a coherent fashion?
5. Each student will be responsible for leading the discussion / presentation one or two times per quarter.

The main objective to item #4 above is to get a better feel for the literary process in crafting a good research publication, from composition to reporting of the findings. In addition, the student leading the presentation for the upcoming week is responsible for:

1. E-mailing the course students as to the assigned reading and auxillairary materials.
2. Discussing with me the extra materials for this area by mid-week.
3. Leading the discussion on the area.

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