HST-322 Simulating Historic Communities in Virtual Space

Prerequisite: one history course numbered between 100 and 166
Application of architectural modeling, GIS, and gaming technologies to simulation of historic communities in virtual reality. Collection and interpretation of local history evidence. Introduction to virtual modeling tools. Theories of interpretation. Focus on case studies of selected historical communities including Charleston, SC and Richmond, VA. Students will construct final projects based on these case study communities. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.