Geometry processing (COMP 5900Y) - Winter 2015

Outline

Recent advances in acquisition technologies (such as laser scanning) have facilitated the digitization of 3D objects with high resolution and accuracy. To address the challenges that arise from handling and using such complex data, the field of geometry processing has evolved. This course covers the latest concepts, representations and algorithms in the field, to address the acquisition, reconstruction, analysis, manipulation, editing, and fabrication of complex 3D models. The covered techniques have applications in computer graphics, engineering and many other areas, while the field is still the subject of much active work and presents opportunities for future research.

Topics

Surface representations and mesh data structures
Mesh reconstruction
Mesh smoothing and fairing
Mesh simplification and compression
Parameterization
Mesh editing and deformation
Shape analysis
3D printing and fabrication

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

Summarize the main problems and solution methods in the field of geometry processing.
Identify the most suitable techniques to address specific problems in geometry processing.
Implement algorithms for processing of polygonal meshes and apply them to specific datasets.

Pre-requisites

Experience with C++ programming, familiarity with linear algebra (vectors, matrices, etc.), and eagerness to study mathematical concepts and algorithms. Familiarity with computer graphics and/or computer vision and/or image processing are a plus.

Recommended book

M. Botsch, L. Kobbelt, M. Pauly, P. Alliez, and B. Levy, "Polygon Mesh Processing", A K Peters/CRC Press, 2010.

We will follow this book closely in the course. Each topic will also have additional references and suggested readings.

Lectures

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:35pm-3:55pm, Southam Hall 515.

Grading

The grade will be based on a paper presentation, assignments and a final course project.

Instructor

Oliver van Kaick.
You can find more information about the course (such as a detailed list of topics) at cuLearn. You can also e-mail me at Oliver.vanKaick at carleton dot ca for any questions regarding the course.

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