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ID 104 — HAPTICS (CUR-306)

ID 104 — HAPTICS is a DePaul University catalog course in Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. This course will develop an understanding of the physics of forces and how they are perceived through the sense of touch. It also covers the recording and manipulation of the sense of touch through physical models, haptic interfaces, and haptic displays that are used in virtual reality systems. As part of this course, students will build and use a one-dimensional haptic device.

Summary 🟢 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Industrial Design
  • College/School: Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
  • Curriculum section: Art, Media, and Design
  • Catalog: ID 104
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Course access

  • Access: 🟢 Green — Open or routine access
  • Rationale: No formal prerequisites listed in catalog description; open to any student meeting university registration rules.
  • Prerequisites: None listed in catalog description

Verification

Catalog description

This course will develop an understanding of the physics of forces and how they are perceived through the sense of touch. It also covers the recording and manipulation of the sense of touch through physical models, haptic interfaces, and haptic displays that are used in virtual reality systems. As part of this course, students will build and use a one-dimensional haptic device. MAT 130 or above or equivalent or Mathematics Diagnostic test placement into MAT 140 is the prerequisite for this class.

Resource relevance

Catalog course linked to map themes/programs: industrial_design.

Notes

Catalog course key: ID 104.

Catalog context

  • Themes: industrial_design
  • Recent schedule: Not offered in the queried registrar terms