Introduction to 3-D Spatial Visualization

Intended for first-year undergraduate level, this activities-based tutorial is specifically designed to help students develop their 3-D spatial visualization skills. It offers a multidisciplinary approach drawing applications from such fields as engineering, chemistry, crystallography, mathematics, and architecture, progressing systematically and gradually through hands-on physical model activities, paper and pencil activities, and (optional) computer activities. It discusses careers utilizing 3-D spatial visualization, poses, discusses, and works sample problems in each section and features excellent graphics throughout.

Key Benefit: This activities-based tutorial is specifically designed to help readers develop their 3-D spatial visualization skills. Key Topics: Offers a multidisciplinary approach, drawing applications from such fields as engineering, chemistry, crystallography, mathematics, and architecture. Covers all relevant topics—construction of buildings, isometric and orthographic drawings and flat pattern development, coordinate drawings, cross sections, surfaces and solids of revolution, etc. Market: For engineering, chemistry, crystallography, mathematics, and architecture.