## Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations Teaching Kit Syllabus  

_This page is the syllabus for the **NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations Teaching Kit** outlining each module's organization in the downloaded Teaching Kit .zip file. It shows the content for every module including Lecture Videos where available, as well as links to the suggested online DLI course for each module and related resources where applicable._

## Module 1: Introduction to the Architecture,   
Engineering, Construction and Operations Teaching Kit  

**Lecture Slides**

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1.1 - Modules Overview

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1.2 - Course Synopsis

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1.3 - Quick Start Guide

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1.4 - Getting Started: Omniverse Launcher

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1.5 - Getting Started: Omniverse Nucleus Installation

[**Lecture Videos**](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-76d88c2f-92ef-413f-9893-1b0da41387ee/)

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quizzes**

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1.4 - Getting Started: Omniverse Launcher

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1.5 - Getting Started: Omniverse Nucleus Installation

**Resources - Learn More**

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[Installation Guide](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_launcher/prod_launcher/installing_launcher.html)
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[User Guide](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_launcher/prod_launcher/workstation-launcher.html)
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[IT Managed User Guide](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_launcher/prod_launcher/it-managed-launcher.html)
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[Custom Protocol Commands](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_launcher/prod_launcher/custom-protocol-commands.html)
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[HTTP API](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_launcher/prod_launcher/http-api.html)
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[Using a Proxy Server](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_launcher/prod_launcher/proxy-server.html)
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[Linux Troubleshooting](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/dev-guide/latest/linux-troubleshooting.html)

## Module 2: Concept Design and Collaboration  

**Lecture Slides**

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2.1 - Introduction to Omniverse USD Composer ( _Formerly Create_ )

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2.2 - Data Exchange - Work in your preferred DCC App ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

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2.3 - Introduction to Omniverse USD Presenter ( _Formerly View_ )

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2.4 - Collaboration using Omniverse Connectors ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

[**Lecture Videos**](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-9fe0f6bc-a45a-4610-8aa4-b769c706aa33/)

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quizzes**

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2.1 - Introduction to Omniverse USD Composer ( _Formerly Create_ )  

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2.3 - Introduction to Omniverse USD Presenter ( _Formerly View_ )

**Resources - Learn More**

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[Omniverse USD Composer (_Formerly Create_) Overview](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/app_create/app_create/overview.html)
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[Overview of Omniverse USD Presenter (_Formerly View_)](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/app_view/app_view/overview.html)
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[Connect Overview](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/con_connect/con_connect/overview.html)
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[Install Connectors](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/con_connect/con_connect/installing-connectors.html)

**Resources - 3rd Party Connector Examples**

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[Exploring Creative Workflows with Omniverse and the Unreal Engine Connector](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1643/?playlistId=playList-0d151e6e-cf21-4686-b4e2-b141eaf17de6)
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[Unreal Engine Connector - Imported USD Workflows](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1604/?playlistId=playList-984a8dc6-cd63-4087-9101-aedd98fa2586)
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[Autodesk Maya (Native) Omniverse Connector Overview](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1560/?playlistId=playList-18b8594a-5183-48d9-99f0-655cd6a4ca28)
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[Exporting an Animation Clip with Autodesk 3ds Max Connector to NVIDIA Omniverse Create](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1562/?playlistId=playList-18b8594a-5183-48d9-99f0-655cd6a4ca28)
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[Omniverse For AEC: Getting Started with AutoDesk Revit](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1402/?playlistId=playList-3c90fff2-a052-49d0-8a32-582be2c450c2)
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[Blender Connector Scene Optimizer Overview](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1662/?playlistId=playList-d37d7b1a-2b54-4337-abd2-40a30d2956fb)

## Module 3: Design Simulation  

**Lecture Slides**

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3.1 - Wind/Sun Analysis ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

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3.2 - Facades and USD Variants ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

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3.3 - Fundamentals of USD Data Modeling

[**Lecture Videos**](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-0b2958c8-468e-4a66-a5ed-de9532c9e60d/)

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quizzes**

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3.3 - Fundamentals of USD Data Modeling  

**Resources - Learn More**

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[Enhancing Architectural 3D Modeling Collaboration with Universal Scene Description](https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/enhancing-architectural-3d-modeling-collaboration-with-universal-scene-description/)
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[Connect Overview](https://youtu.be/Hst3c5Vj_bY)
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[How to Use the Sun Study Extension and Dynamic Skies in Omniverse](https://youtu.be/MRD-oAxaV8w)
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[Workflow Basics Part 1: USD and Layers in Omniverse](https://youtu.be/euC5BJWRla0)

## Module 4: Camera Basics in Omniverse USD Composer  

**Lecture Slides**

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4.1 - Getting Started with OmniGraph and Action Graph

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4.2 - Creating and Animating your Camera ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

[**Lecture Videos**](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-0f529f32-540d-43a6-a0a6-22bfb27fcb24/%22)

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quiz**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Resources - Learn More**

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[Using Camera Animation to Enhance Storytelling in Omniverse USD Composer](https://youtu.be/rRz9lc-It5g)
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[Cameras Overview](https://youtu.be/htPbcKkNMPs)
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[Using Cameras](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/materials-and-rendering/latest/cameras.html)

## Module 5: Lighting Your Scene

**Lecture Slides**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

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5.1 - Managing Lighting

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5.2 - Light Linking

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5.3 - HDRI

**Lecture Videos**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quizzes**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Resources - Learn More**

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[Lighting Basics](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/materials-and-rendering/latest/lighting.html)
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[Lighting Overview](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/materials-and-rendering/latest/lighting.html#overview)
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[Light Linking Overview](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/materials-and-rendering/latest/lighting.html#light-linking)
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[Light Linking Property Panel](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/materials-and-rendering/latest/lighting.html#property-panel-settings)

## Module 6: Rendering and Materials on the Omniverse Platform  

**Lecture Slides**

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6.1 - Introduction to the RTX Renderer

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6.2 - MDL with Omniverse USD Composer (_Formerly Create_)

[**Lecture Videos**](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-cea9c18f-6315-4532-8aba-569df1235813/)

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quizzes**

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6.1 - Introduction to the RTX Renderer

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6.2 - MDL with Omniverse USD Composer (_Formerly Create_)

**Resources - Learn More**

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[RTX Renderer Forum](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/c/omniverse/platform/rtx-renderer/403)
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[Rendering Basics](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_materials-and-rendering/prod_materials-and-rendering/manual.html)
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[Render Settings Overview](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/materials-and-rendering/latest/render-settings_overview.html)
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[Five things to know about Materials](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_materials-and-rendering/prod_materials-and-rendering/materials.html)
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[Materials and Rendering](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/prod_materials-and-rendering/prod_materials-and-rendering/overview.html)
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[UsdShadeNode Reference](https://graphics.pixar.com/usd/release/api/class_usd_shade_node_def_a_p_i.html)
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[Material Graph](https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/extensions/latest/ext_material/ext_material-graph.html)

## Module 7: Design Review

**Lecture Slides**

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7.1 - Introduction to Omniverse USD Presenter ( _Formerly View_ )

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7.2 - Connect Teams for the Review Process ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

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7.3 - Navigation, Waypoints, Markup and Measure ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

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7.4 - Omniverse Live ( _Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_ )

[**Lecture Videos**](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-00e2c661-97c3-4b0e-93a6-1ee5b80a4e4c/)

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quizzes**

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7.1 - Introduction to Omniverse USD Presenter ( _Formerly View_ )

**Resources - Learn More**

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[Omniverse Live](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1572/)
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[LiveWorkflows](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al_XhUQLXhY)

## Module 8: Finalize Design  

**Lecture Slides**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

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8.1 - Multi-user, Cross-app Workflow

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8.2 - Add Assets to a Scene

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8.2 - Final Review

**Lecture Videos**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Labs**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Quizzes**

_Available in a future release of the Teaching Kit_

**Resources - Learn More**

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[Omniverse Live](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/omniverse2020-om1572/)
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[LiveWorkflows](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al_XhUQLXhY)