Science, Engineering and Technology

KXH141

2012  KXH141  Virtual Reality Technology

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXH141 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit will explore the exciting field of virtual reality and the advanced concepts and technologies for interfacing humans to complex machines. The course will focus on virtual interfaces and their potential impact on the way we think about computers and the way we think with them. Interface design principles will be reviewed from human factors and technological perspectives. Hardware, software and mindware aspects of virtual interfaces and virtual environments will be investigated and applications postulated and designed in the fields of medicine, education, design and entertainment.Students will be instructed on the use of various virtual world modelling tools and will gain practical experience building virtual worlds. VisionSpace will be used for teaching, demonstration and practical applications.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Assignment 1(15%); Assignment 2 (15%); Assignment 3 (15%); Assignment 4 (15%) Final examination (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 hrs lectures and 2 hrs Lab work weekly or equivalent

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Video conferencing - L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
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REQUISITE INFO

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TEXTS
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