Graphics-based learning in first-year computer science

Computer Graphics Forum

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 737-742

  Davis, T A ^a  

^a Clemson University   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer graphics; Curriculum design; Problem based instruction; Ray tracing

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER GRAPHICS; CURRICULA; LEARNING SYSTEMS; PROBLEM SOLVING; RAY TRACING; TEACHING;

CURRICULUM DESIGN; PROBLEM-BASED INSTRUCTION; RAY TRACERS; UNDERGRADUATE COURSES;

COMPUTER SCIENCE;

EID: 37249000861     PISSN: 01677055     EISSN: 14678659     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8659.2007.01034.x     Document Type: Article

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