Prerequisites:

1. Thorough understanding of linear algebra
   

2. Vector calculus
   

3. A good working knowledge of C/C++ programming
   

Topics:

1. Physics simulation
   

2.     Differential equations
   

3.     Particle dynamics
   

4.     Rigid body dynamics
   

5.     Contact modeling
   

6.     Multi-body dynamics
   

7.     Deformable body simulation
   

8.     Fluid simulation
   

9.     Cloth simulation
   

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11. Human motion control
    

12.     Human kinematics
    

13.     Motion capture techniques
    

14.     Optimization methods
    

15.     Locomotion
    

16.     Manipulation
    

17.     Controller design
    

18.     Optimal control theory
    

19.     Reinforcement learning
    

20.     Skinning techniques
    

21.     Facial animation
    

Coursework:

1. Four projects
   

2. Paper presentations and reviews
   

3. No midterm
   

4. No final exam
   

Late Policy:

The projects are due at the beginning of the lecture on the due date. Late assignments are marked down at the rate of 25% per day (not per lecture).