Module 02645 (2012)

Module Description - Virtual Reality

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Module TitleVirtual Reality
SchoolComputer Science
Module Code06-02645
DescriptorCOMP/06-02645/LH
Member of StaffUnassigned
LevelH
Credits10
Semester1
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisitesNone
RestrictionsNone
Contact hours22
Delivery2 hrs lectures/tutorials per week
DescriptionThis module introduces the concepts of virtual reality, using Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) and enables the students to gain hands-on experience by developing their own applications.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
demonstrate conceptual understanding of virtual reality, regardless of the programming language used Practical work
develop virtual reality models in VRML Practical work
combine VR and numerical modelling using VRML and Java/JavaScript Practical work
apply the knowledge to modelling in a wide range of disciplines Practical work
AssessmentSessional: Continuous assessment (100%).
Supplementary (where allowed): Repeat only.
The assessment is by means of a mini-project.
TextsR. Carey, G. Bell , The Annotated Vrml 2.0 Reference, 1997
M. McCarthy, A. Descartes, Reality Architecture: Building 3D Worlds In Java and VRML, 1998
S. Diehl, Distributed Virtual Worlds : Foundations and Implementation Techniques Using VRML, Java, and Corba., 2001