# CMPS 285 — Computer Graphics (AUB)

> CMPS 285 Computer Graphics at American University of Beirut. 1 student review · 2 shared files.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-15

## Facts

- Course code: CMPS 285
- Title: Computer Graphics
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Computer Science
- Department: Computer Science
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (1): Zahraa Yasseen

## Catalogue description

A course that covers the practice of, and underlying mathematical foundation for, interactive graphics programming. Topics include basic graphics systems, graphics primitives and attributes, windows and viewports, clipping, geometric transformations, color systems, 2D texture mapping, and introduction to 3D graphics. Programming in OpenGL will be used.

## Quick answers

### What is CMPS 285 at AUB?

CMPS 285 Computer Graphics is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A course that covers the practice of, and underlying mathematical foundation for, interactive graphics programming.

### How many credits is CMPS 285?

CMPS 285 Computer Graphics is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is CMPS 285 hard?

1 AUB student has written about CMPS 285 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches CMPS 285 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for CMPS 285: Zahraa Yasseen. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### What are the prerequisites for CMPS 285?

CMPS 285 lists 1 prerequisite: CMPS 202 Data Structures.

### Are there past papers for CMPS 285?

Yes — 2 files for CMPS 285 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## What to expect

- Has Midterm
- Has Final
- Has Attendance
- Has Graded Homeworks
- Has Participation
- Original Book Necessary

## Prerequisites

- [CMPS 202 — Data Structures](https://studiety.com/aub/course/548)

## Shared course material

2 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabi: 2

## Student reviews

1 of 1 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2019-08** — Exams weren't hard and Sakr is a good grader (if you do a mistake he takes it into consideration when correcting following questions).

## See also

- [All Computer Science courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/computer-science.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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