Interactive curves and surfaces
Alyn P. Rockwood, Peter Chambers · 2002
The emergence of visual programming and processing environments and the raw power of computers now makes it possible to present technical subjects with interactive involvement of the student. We report on a development that is the analogy of a science laboratory for geometry. The result is an electronic book which contains text navigation facilities, supplementary menu driven modes, and in particular, embedded interactive demonstrations and animation. The electronic book was a prototype for a class in geometric design. The class is representative of many science and engineering courses that rely heavily on developing connections between algebra and geometry.