Introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality

3 credit hours · Undergraduate

Students are introduced to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Topics include the history of VR/AR; the fundamentals of developing VR and AR applications and experiences; the current state of VR/AR technologies and applications; human perception and the relationships with VR/AR; development tools; methods and techniques for VR/AR; the evolution of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) in VR and AR. Other topics may be included. Students gain practical knowledge with related development projects. Classes 3 hrs. and recitation 1.5 hrs. per week