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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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ELEC 328 001 (CRN: 15669)
REAL-TIME RENDERING SYSTEMS
Long Title: REAL-TIME RENDERING SYSTEMS
Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.
Instructor: LiKamWa, Robert
Meeting: 10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: COMP 140 AND (ELEC 220 OR COMP 222)
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 9:09AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course bridges the fundamentals of real-time graphics pipelines with practical experience in game engines, shader programming, XR (AR/VR), projection mapping, and virtual production. Students will combine technical depth in rendering software and hardware systems with creative, interactive applications. Hands-on projects using modern tools, such as the Unity Engine, GLSL/HLSL, and real-time GPU profilers, will emphasize system performance and perceptual feedback in immersive environments.