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.
Computer Science Home Page (http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/)
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Last updated
11th November 1997