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2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMP2445 Database Applications and Graphics
20 creditsClass Size: 130
Module manager: Dr Hamish Carr
Email: H.Carr@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
Pre-requisite qualifications
Either COMP1550 CR11 Core Programming OR COMP1745 IT13 Web DevelopmentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- understand relational database architecture and functions of a database management system;
- use SQL to create, maintain and extract information from a relational database;
- develop database applications to a specification;
- evaluate human computer interfaces;
- understand aspects of human-computer interaction that are central to 3D computer graphics;
- understand an overall architecture for graphics systems and the basic principles of modelling, rendering and interaction;
- create interactive graphics applications.
Syllabus
Databases: Relational database management systems; Normalisation; SQL.
Human computer interfaces: CGI scripts; usability; evaluation techniques; legal implications.
Fundamentals of 3D Graphics: rendering pipeline; modelling techniques; viewing and transformations; lighting and shading; animation. Human-computer-interaction: colour; interaction cost; desktop systems/computer games; navigation; object manipulation; evaluation. Practical implementation of graphics programs using APIs such as OpenGL. One or more advanced topics: visual effects; hardware architectures; GPUs; rendering algorithms; virtual reality; 3D graphics on the Web.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lectures | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Practical | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 131.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 69.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
- Taught session prep: 36 hours- Taught session follow-up: 36 hours
- Self-directed study: 14 hours
- Assessment activities: 45 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance and formative assessment.Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 0.00 |
Open Book exam | 3 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/05/2011
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