Main Field of Study and progress level:
Computing Science: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Computational Science and Engineering: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: TH teknisk betygsskala
Responsible department: Department of Computing Science
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2017-10-02
Contents
This is an advanced course in interactive visual simulation methods. It goes into depth about the theoretical methods and should also give a good orientation about contemporary trends in research and industry. It will also give practical experience from implementation of methods and algorithms and simple applications. Much focus is on visual results and interactivity. Models and algorithms covered include dynamic simulation of rigid bodies, particle systems, deformable materials, liquids and cloth. Methods covered include constraints and joints, linear complementarity, impulse methods, penalty methods, elasticity, mass-spring-models, computational geometry, numerical integration of differential equations and collision detection of geometric objects and particles. Also covered are measures of stability, scalability, precision and realism for interactive methods as well as software engineering of “physics engines”, connections to computer graphics, usability and productivity, software reuse and modularity. Application areas include vehicle dynamics, bio mechanics, robotics, machineries, and industry areas such as computer games, training simulators, educational applications, virtual reality, design and prototyping, animated film and visual effects in movies.
Required Knowledge
Univ: To be admitted you must have 60 ECTS-credits in Computing Science or two years of completed studies, in both cases including C-programming and Unix (5DV088) or Introductory programming in C and Matlab (5DV104), Scientific Computing, (5DV005) or Numerical Methods in Physics (5FY033) and Computer Graphics and Visualization, (5DV111) or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
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