The Giant Walkthrough Gut: Virtual Reality Simulation of the Digestive System

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dc.contributor.authorLee, Ryan M.
dc.contributor.authorJacob, Christian
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-26T17:25:06Z
dc.date.available2018-09-26T17:25:06Z
dc.date.issued2018-09-12
dc.description.abstractThe Giant Walkthrough Gut is an immersive 3D computer model that utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology to fully explore and learn about the digestive system. The Giant Walkthrough Gut was developed using Unreal Engine by Epic Games, allowing for two different versions of visualization: a video and an exploratory program designed for both VR and desktop monitors. Traditionally, human anatomy and body systems have been taught with the use of 2D illustrations, text, and verbal instruction. Though spatial and auditory learners benefit from this convention, there can be a disconnect to the material for those who are kinesthetic learners. By providing a game-like experience, the Giant Walkthrough Gut has elements that can simplify the complex processes of the digestive system, having the potential to be a powerful and comprehensive tool that could supersede existing teaching methods.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLee, R. M., & Jacob, C. L. (2018). The Giant Walkthrough Gut: Virtual Reality Simulation of the Digestive System (Rep.). Calgary, AB: University of Calgary.en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/32990
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/108049
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisher.departmentBiochemistry & Molecular Biologyen_US
dc.publisher.departmentComputer Scienceen_US
dc.publisher.facultyCumming School of Medicineen_US
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen_US
dc.rightsUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.en_US
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0en_US
dc.subjectdigestive systemen_US
dc.subjectvirtual realityen_US
dc.subjectVRen_US
dc.subjecteducationen_US
dc.subjectgame engineen_US
dc.subjectphysiologyen_US
dc.titleThe Giant Walkthrough Gut: Virtual Reality Simulation of the Digestive Systemen_US
dc.title.alternativeGWGen_US
dc.typejournal articleen_US
dc.typesoftwareen_US
dc.typevideoen_US
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