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CS Courses

Introduction to Computing
CS 1301: Introduction to Computing
Introduction to computing principles and programming practices with an emphasis on the design, construction and implementation of problem solutions use of software tools.
CS 1301 (3)intro
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Introduction to Media Computation
CS 1315: Introduction to Media Computation
Introduction to computation (algorithmic thinking, data structures, data transformation and processing, and programming) in a media and communication context. Credit not awarded for both CS 4452 and CS 1315.
CS 1315 (3)intro
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
CS 1331: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
Introduction to techniques and methods of object-oriented programming such an encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Emphasis on software development and individual programming skills.
CS 1331 (3)intro
Data Structures and Algorithms for Applications
CS 1332: Data Structures and Algorithms for Applications
Computer data structures and algorithms in the context of object-oriented programming. Focus on software development towards applications.
CS 1332 (3)intro
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
CS 2050: Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Proof methods, strategy, correctness of algorithms over discrete structures. Induction and recursion. Complexity and order of growth. Number theoretic principles and algorithms. Counting and computability. Credit not allowed for both CS 2050 and CS 2051.
CS 2050 (3)math
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Honors - Induction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
CS 2051: Honors - Induction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Proof methods, strategy, correctness of algorithms over discrete structures. Induction and recursion. Complexity and order of growth. Number theoretic principles and algorithms. Counting and computability. Credit not allowed for both CS 2051 and CS 2050.
CS 2051 (3)math
Computer Organization and Programming
CS 2110: Computer Organization and Programming
An introduction to basic computer hardware, machine language, assembly language, and C programming.
CS 2110 (4)sys
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Media Device Architectures
CS 2261: Media Device Architectures
Controlling the interface between hardware and software in media devices. Machine-level programming (e.g., in C) to create graphics, generate sound, and support user interaction.
CS 2261 (4)sys
Objects and Design
CS 2340: Objects and Design
Object-oriented programming methods for dealing with large programs. Focus on quality processes, effective debugging techniques, and testing to assure a quality product.
CS 2340 (3)intro
Languages and Computation
CS 3240: Languages and Computation
Interpreters as abstract machines and the tools used to construct them, such as scanners and parsers. An introduction to models of computation as embodied by different programming languages. Limits of and relationships between these models.
CS 3240 (3)pls
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Computer Graphics
CS 3451: Computer Graphics
Geometric constuctions; transformations; perception; reflection models; photorealistic; non-photorealistic, and image-based rendering; rendering software and API's; triangle-mesh processing; graphic acceleration; user-interaction, design and animation.
CS 3451 (3)graphics
Video Game Design and Programming
CS 4455: Video Game Design and Programming
Techniques for electronic game design and programming, including graphics game engines, motion generation, behavioral control for autonomous characters, interaction structure, social and interface issues of multi-user play, and the business aspects of game development.
CS 4455 (3)graphics
Introduction to Information Visualization
CS 4460: Introduction to Information Visualization
Introduction to principles and techniques of information visualization, the presentation of primarily abstract data to help people understand, analyze and make sense of data. Students cannot receive credit for both CS 4460 and CS 6730.
CS 4460 (3)graphics
Computational Journalism
CS 4464: Computational Journalism
A study of computational and technological advancements in journalism with emphasis on technologies for developing new tools and their potential impact on news and information.
CS 4464 (3)
Computational Photography
CS 4475: Computational Photography
An introductory course on the scientific, technical, perceptual, and aesthetic principles of pictures.
CS 4475 (3)graphics
Digital Video Special Effects
CS 4480: Digital Video Special Effects
A study of digital multimedia and the analysis and synthesis of digital video. Special attention paid to techniques for generating video special effects.
CS 4480 (3)graphics
Procedural Content Generation
CS 4488: Procedural Content Generation
Students will learn algorithmic techniques for creating geometric models and images that can be used for games, feature films or virtual reality.
CS 4488 (3)graphics
Computer Animation
CS 4496: Computer Animation
Motion techniques for computer animation and interactive games (keyframing, procedural methods, motion capture, and simulation) and principles for storytelling, composition, lighting, and interactivity.
CS 4496 (3)graphics
Computational Aesthetics
CS 4497: Computational Aesthetics
Aesthetics plays a key role in society and economy. Students will invent and test beautification algorithms for colors, music, and animations and more.
CS 4497 (3)graphics
Principles and Applications of Computer Audio
CS 4590: Principles and Applications of Computer Audio
A well-rounded exploration of digital audio and its importance in current research and applications. Exposes students to the principles, technology, and current research of computer audio.
CS 4590 (3)
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Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CS 3510: Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Basic techniques of design and analysis of efficient algorithms for standard computational problems. NP-Completeness. Credit not allowed for both CS 3510 and CS 3511.
CS 3510 (3)algs
Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Honors
CS 3511: Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Honors
Techniques of design and analysis of efficient algorithms for standard computational problems. NP-Completeness Project. Credit not allowed for both CS 3511 and CS 3510.
CS 3511 (3)algs
Introduction to Information Visualization
CS 4460: Introduction to Information Visualization
Introduction to principles and techniques of information visualization, the presentation of primarily abstract data to help people understand, analyze and make sense of data. Students cannot receive credit for both CS 4460 and CS 6730.
CS 4460 (3)graphics
Computational Journalism
CS 4464: Computational Journalism
A study of computational and technological advancements in journalism with emphasis on technologies for developing new tools and their potential impact on news and information.
CS 4464 (3)
Introduction to User Interface Software
CS 4470: Introduction to User Interface Software
Concepts, techniques, structures, and strategies for implementation of interactive software.
CS 4470 (3)humans
Computational Photography
CS 4475: Computational Photography
An introductory course on the scientific, technical, perceptual, and aesthetic principles of pictures.
CS 4475 (3)graphics
Scientific Data Processing and Visualization
CS 4550: Scientific Data Processing and Visualization
Foundations and algorithms underlying the development and application of tools for the efficient transmission, analysis, filtering, and visualization of large scientific data sets.
CS 4550 (3)graphics
Mixed Reality Experience Design
CS 4770: Mixed Reality Experience Design
Focuses on informal design, integration of media theory, HCI and technology issues. Significant group design projects.
CS 4770 (3)humans
Distributed Simulation
CX 4236: Distributed Simulation
Algorithms and techniques used to execute simulations on parallel/distributed computing platforms. Simulations for analysis, virtual environments, and computer gaming.
CX 4236 (3)

Early Preparation

Discrete Structures
Programming Fundamentals and Algorithms
Object-oriented design and programming
Operating Systems fundamentals

Knowledge Goals

The principles and technologies for software that acts as an interface between humans and reactive virtual environments that may for example include information, shapes, animations, simulations, sounds, and shared spaces.
Performance acceleration techniques for the acquisition, processing, transfer, and rendering of the various media.
Representation schemes for various media (geometry, animation, simulation, music) and the corresponding data structures and algorithms

Skill Outcome

Able to design, implement, and test environments where humans interact with 3D models and/or audio
Able to design and implement data structures for these media environments
Able to design and implement architectures controlling the interface between hardware and software in media devices
Able to build discrete element simulations
Able to describe the impact of presentation and user interaction on exploration using rich media

CS Curricula

Georgia Institute of Technology Website Academic Catalog

College of Computing Department Website

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