Computer Science, Second Cycle, Virtual Reality in Industrial Applications, 3 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
Upon completion of the course the student will be familiar with fundamentals of human perception and action, principles of user-centric approach when designing Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality applications, and methodologies for objective and subjective evaluation of user experience.

Applied knowledge and skills
The student will be able to apply the knowledge to design immersive Virtual and Mixed Reality experiences, create VR and MR software using modern programming techniques and software frameworks, and critically evaluate user experiences in order to improve it.

Making judgments and attitudes
Completing this course, the student will be able to judge the suitability of a Virtual and Mixed Reality paradigm for a given problem, demonstrate responsible approach in designing MR experiences taking ethical aspects into account, and understand capabilities and limitations of technology.

Content

Theory:

• Theory of reality-virtuality continuum, technologies and application domains of Mixed Reality.
• Fundamental of human perception and action, factors influencing engagement, immersion, and user experience.
• Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of user experience and performance in mixed reality; building experimental support for design solutions.
• Ethical consideration when designing high-fidelity VR and MR experiences.

Lab/field work:

• Developing an augmented reality (AR) application for industrial tasks.
• Developing an augmented virtuality (AV) application.

Examinations and grades

Exercises, 1.5 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Final Project Presentation at Seminar, 1.5 credits (Code: A002)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Comments on grades

Grade on whole course
To obtain the grade Pass with Distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, Pass with Distinction (VG) is required for both exams.

Modes of assessment

• Exercises (code A001): Written assignment
• Final Project Presentation at Seminar (code A002): Oral examination

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

At least 180 credits including 15 credits programming as well as qualifications corresponding to the course "English 5"/"English A" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The course is given in English.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Obligatory literature

LaValle, Steven (2020)
Virtual Realit
Cambridge University Press