CoSMoS in the Interactive Simulation Curriculum

Animations at first, then real-time computer graphics and human-computer interaction techniques have made interactive simulations possible. Nowadays, they play an enormously important role in training the operation of complex technology such as aircraft, and they have achieved a remarkable share in the computer gaming industry. The fast emergence of virtual and augmented reality solutions promises an even wider spread and a greater impact for interactive simulations in the near future. Due to the multifaceted nature of interactive simulations in terms of confluent scientific fields, due to the underlying iterative and agile development processes, and last but not least due to the inherently central human factors, we have been integrating the CoSMoS process of complex system modelling and simulation into our course curriculum on interactive simulation for computer science graduate students. In this work, based on an overview of the contents and the logistics of the course, we present our conceptual efforts towards this goal. We emphasise the role of the CoSMoS process, discuss its impact on the students’ projects, and we provide concrete examples.

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