Geometric modeling

Last updated on Jul 23, 2026 Mandatory, Semester 1, S1 Mandatory

Credits

6 ECTS, CTD 33h, TP 16.5h

Geometric modeling [GBX7AM07] - 6 ECTS

Instructor

Boris Thibert

Description

This course is an introduction to the differential geometry of curves and surfaces with a particular focus on spline curves and surfaces that are routinely used in geometrical design softwares.

Differential geometry of curves
Approximation of curves with splines, Bézier and spline curves, algorithms,…
Differential geometry of surfaces, metric and curvature properties,…
This course includes practical sessions.

Assessment

1/2 practical
1/2 final written exam

Recommended prerequisites

Elementary notions of linear algebra and analysis.

Mandatory Semester 1 S1 Mandatory