Virtual Reality

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 4017
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Course ID
205822
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
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
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 57021
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
Class number
Class number 57022
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 8:10am - 9am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-43
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 8:10am - 9am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-43

Prerequisite(s)

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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

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)