Jan 01, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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CPSC 4190 - Physical Modeling and Animation

3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
An introductory computer graphics class intended for students interested in computer simulation for modeling and animation. Course material covers topics related to physically-based modeling and dynamic simulation techniques as used for the automatic synthesis of motion and geometry for animation and computer graphics. A variety of approaches are explored, with a special emphasis on the use of particle-systems, rigid bodies, cloth and modeling other natural phenomena. Preq: CPSC 2120  and MATH 1080 , each with a grade of C or higher.

This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Catalog for the 6000-level description and requirements.



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