This module will provide a detailed understanding of what VR actually means, in a way that captures the most crucial aspects in spite of rapidly changing technology. Also, this module will present an overview of VR systems from hardware to software and then to human perception. Learners will be shown the history of VR, the concept of birds-eye view and psychophysics.

In this module, you will be introduced to the geometric modeling of alternate worlds. You will learn about the Virtual World Generator (VWG), which maintains the geometry and physics of the virtual world. You will be shown the geometry used in VR, which is needed to make models and move them around. Also, you will learn about matrix algebra, 2D and 3D rotations. Euler's rotation theorem and quaternions will also be covered in this module.

This module contains the first assessment on Introduction to Virtual Reality. You need to score 80% or more to pass.

This module will explain how to apply mathematical transforms that move models around in the virtual world. Also, you will learn about the best ways to express and manipulate 3D rotations, which are the most complicated part of moving models. You will be taught the parameters involve in obtaining eye transformation. This will be done using the concept of ‘express eyes rotation and translation in the world’, ‘the coordinate axes for the eye in the world’ and ‘canonical view transform’.

This module will cover the concept of light and optics systems and their relevance to virtual reality. You will learn about the three interpretations of light, the lensmaker's equation, diopters and the imaging properties of lenses. Furthermore, this module will cover the basic physical properties of light, including its interaction with materials and its spectral properties. You will be taught about the human eye as an optical system of lenses and the neuroscience of vision.

This module contains the second assessment on Introduction to Virtual Reality. You need to score 80% or more to pass.