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Vectors & Physics Engines

Familiarity with basic 2D and 3D vector math: add, subtract, scale, magnitude, normalize
Understanding of position, velocity, and acceleration
Understanding of Newton’s laws of motion: Force = Mass × Acceleration
Ability to apply “Euler integration” and create a simple physics engine

Steering Behaviors

Understanding of steering force formula
Ability to build an animated system where objects move around screen according to multiple rules of behavior
Understanding of the concept of a complex system

Fractals & Genetic Algorithms

Understanding of recursion and how it is applied in code
Ability to generate and design fractal patterns using code
Familiarity with key principles of Darwinian evolution: variation, selection, heredity
Understanding of formal genetic algorithm for search problems
Ability to apply evolution creatively in interactive, computational system

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Learning Outcomes