GRAD 221 - Intro. to Extended Reality

Credits: 3
This course introduces extended reality technology (XR) and covers the state of the art in the design, implementation, and usage of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) digital environments. The history of XR is briefly explored followed by a survey of current hardware and software technologies. Students design and develop XR application prototypes utilizing industry-standard software, hardware, and advanced programming in a lab setting. Topics include hardware and software architecture, controller interaction, locomotion and teleportation, and user interface. Lab Fee Required