Learning on ScreenSymmetry in Three Dimensions
- Synopsis
- A 20-hour course produced by the Open University and made available free online (i.e. does not lead to a qualification). It uses the geometric concept of symmetry to introduce some of the basic ideas of group theory, including group tables, and the four properties, or axioms, that define a group. Presented through a series of pdf documents. However, Section 5 features video segments taken from the OU course M208. This section, extends ideas of symmetry into three dimensions and considers, in particular, the regular (Platonic) solids. The video is in 2 sections (Part 1 14 mins and Part 2 10 minutes) and is streamed in high resolution or is downloadable in low resolution.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Subjects
- Mathematics
- Keywords
- group theory; symmetry; three-dimensional geometry
Online availability
- URI
- http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=337249&direct=1
- Price
- free
- Delivery
- Streamed/Download
Production Company
- Name
Open University
Distributor
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