Virtual Reality

Undergraduate

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Area/Catalogue

COMP 4017

Course ID

205822

Campus

Mawson Lakes, Online

Level of study

Undergraduate

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Unit value

6

Course owner

School of Comp Sc & IT

Course coordinator

Course coordinator

Mark Billinghurst

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Course level

4

Work Integrated Learning course

Work Integrated Learning course

No

Yes

Discipline group A

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University-wide elective course

Yes

Single course enrollment

Single course enrolment

Yes

Course overview

This course will introduce students to the theory of virtual reality and the practical application of the theory in building virtual environments. The course combines the investigation of theory and practical aspects of virtual reality. The course includes the following: an introduction to virtual reality, an overview of the current technology supporting virtual reality, interaction techniques for virtual reality, and how to construct fully immersive virtual environments.

Course learning outcomes

Identify the key current research issues in the area of virtual reality
Construct and demonstrate a virtual environment
Develop innovative interaction techniques for virtual reality systems

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

Must not have completed COMP4010 Virtual Reality at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Assignment – 40%
Skills Demonstration, Discussion – 30%
Skills Demonstration – 30%

Availability

Course information is currently not available. Additional details will be shared on 26th October 2026.