Computer Science 240 - Computer Graphics

Computer Graphics

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Nicholas Read Howe

TU TH 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Smith College
CSC-240-01-202603
Sabin-Reed 220
nhowe@smith.edu
Covers two-dimensional drawings and transformations, three-dimensional graphics, lighting and colors, game design, perspective, curves and surfaces, ray tracing. Employs Postscript, C++, GameMaker, POV-ray, and radiosity. The course accommodates both CS majors, for whom it is programming intensive, and other students with less technical expertise, by having two tracks of assignments. Prerequisite: CSC 120 or equivalent. MTH 111 or equivalent is an additional required prerequisite for majors. Designation: Theory, Programming. Enrollment limited to 30.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.