32002 Virtual Worlds: Programming and Design

Requisite(s): 32516 Internet Programming OR 31748 Programming on the Internet

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Virtual worlds are environments that offer rich 3D interaction and communication between humans and software agents. Behaviour in such places is governed by certain laws or protocols – physical, biological, ethical, etc. Virtual worlds can provide scalable professional working environments that integrate communication, interaction, information retrieval, negotiation and other activities and exchanges between humans, and between agents and humans. This subject presents virtual worlds technology in the context of its application in e-business environments.