The University of Birmingham
School of Computer Science

SEM334 Virtual Reality (10cr, Sem 2)

Status: Closed
Staff: Dr. L Jankovic (R.J.Hendley)
Objectives
To introduce the concepts and practice of virtual reality. To introduce the virtual reality modelling language (VRML)
Module Description
This module introduces the concepts of virtual reality. The Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) is discussed in detail and used to build some applications.
Delivery:
Lectures/tutorials: 2 hrs/week
Assessment: 1 mini-project to be submitted at the end of the semester
Faculty: Science
Co-Requisites: None
Pre-Requisites: None.
Max/Min Course Numbers: 30 maximum
Key Texts
The Virtual Reality Modelling Language Specification, Version 2.0, ISO/IEC CD 14772. Silicon Graphics, inc., http://webspace.sgi.com/moving-worlds/spec/ (29 July 97).

Adams, E & D. Doherty (1996). Moving Worlds. Prima Publishing, Rocklin CA. ISBN 0-7615-0755-8.


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