The course addresses theoretical approaches as well as technical implementations and human subject experiments related to Human-Centric Design and Virtual Presence in Immersive Environments. Based on ongoing or recent research topics developed at the XR Lab, the class will discuss the potential of immersive technologies such as Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality to improved accessibility and equity across different constituents and population groups. Topics addressed may include: • Patient-centric design in healthcare: Application of virtual reality and biometrics to the design of pediatric healthcare facilities. • The Body as Interface: Modes of interaction in Immersive environments. • Participatory Design in immersive virtual environments: Leveraging Augmented Reality for preference-based user feedback and equitable design. • Social VR: Understanding human interaction in multi-user shared virtual environments with simplified distributed biometrics. • Immersive Design for Climate: Selected applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality. Weeks - 8 (The last eight weeks of the semester) Units: 1

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