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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY

COMPSCI/ISYE/ME 558
Course Description

Introduction to fundamental geometric computations and algorithms, and their use for solving engineering and scientific problems. Computer representations of simple geometric objects and paradigms for algorithm design. Applications from areas of engineering analysis, design and manufacturing, biology, statistics, and other sciences.

Prerequisties

(COMP SCI 367 or COMPSCI 400 ) and MATH 234 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.38

-2.77% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.12%

0.53% from Historical

A Rate
47.06%

-18.08% from Historical

Class Size
17

189.36% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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