CGT 490H: Honors Research Project
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Course Information
Instructor
- Name:
- Prof. D.R. Short
- Office Location:
- Knoy 357
- Office Hours:
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Mon. 11:30–12:30
Mon. 1:30–3:30
Wed. 1:30–3:30
Class
- Meeting Time:
- Monday 2:30–3:20
- Meeting Place:
- Knoy 357
Course Overview
CGT 490H: Honors Research Project represents the senior capstone course in the Computer Graphics Honors Program (CGHP). The course is based on two areas: research and service. The research requirement will be reported as a paper and the service requirement will be reported as a presentation at the end of the semester. The service requirement may also be a document if deemed necessary. Specific projects will be determined by meetings with the course instructor.
Course Textbooks
As determined by current projects.
Course Evaluation
Grading Breakdown
| Activity | Percentages* |
|---|---|
| Total | 100% |
| *Regardless of the above percentages, any student who completes less than 80% of the coursework will receive an F for the course. | |
| Presentations | 1/3 |
| Projects | 1/3 |
| Participation | 1/3 |
Grading Philosophy
- A
- Superior work, professional
- B
- Above average student work
- C
- Average student work
- D
- Below average student work
- F
- Failure
About the Computer Graphics Honors Program
The goals of the Computer Graphics Honors Program are to introduce, enlighten, nurture, and motivate top students about emerging technology in a unique and interesting way. Students who qualify may participate in the program their first semester at Purdue. The students need to have a 1200 combined SAT score (equivalent ACT score). Students may enter the program anytime through their junior year but must successfully complete at least 2 credits of CGT 290H: Honors Seminar to enroll in the senior honors CGT courses. The program is one credit hour each semester in which the student participates.
The seminar is a catalyst for students to propose and complete special projects in their CGT courses during the semester. The senior year will consist of the student working independently with a faculty member on a research project developed by the student. During the senior year, the student will earn three credit hours each semester. To finalize the senior program, students will have a unique opportunity to present the results of their research projects to CGT faculty and staff. Credit hours earned in the honors courses do not count towards graduation hour requirements.
To enter the honors program during the sophomore or junior year, students must have achieved a 3.75 GPA or greater overall grade point average at Purdue. Students who successfully complete the senior year honors project will receive a certificate of recognition from Purdue University, be listed in the commencement program as participating in an honors program, and a statement of achievement will be included on their academic transcript.