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ABSTRACT

This paper describes the authors' approach of introducing important concepts and algorithms of B-splines to junior computer science students with the help of a pedagogical tool DesignMentor. This approach is non-mathematical and intuitive, and has been used and refined in the past six years.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.5 Computational Geometry and Object Modeling

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Computer science education

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
B-splines, curves, de Boor's algorithm, knot insertion