Course Description
Introduction to the technology and techniques used in virtual environments (also known as virtual reality). Students will gain knowledge about the latest innovations in this field, will understand the important research issues and methodologies for VEs, and will have the opportunity to gain practical experience with the hardware and software used to create VE applications.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Students enrolled at the graduate level will be required to do
either an extra project or a paper that could be published in a
conference. In addition, graduate students will be asked to
answer an additional question on each exam and will be graded on
a higher level than undergraduate students.
Athena Title
Virtual Reality
Prerequisite
CSCI 2720
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
After taking this class, the students will be familiar with most VR hardware devices, Java3D and VRML. They will be able to write 3D immersive programs and they will be able to design navigation and interaction techniques.
Topical Outline
Applications of Virtual Environments (VE) VE displays Tracking in space Eye-tracking Real-time 3D graphics for VEs 3D input devices 3D interaction and navigation Collaborative VEs Distributed VEs
Syllabus