Symmetry is everywhere. In the grand scheme of things it is the blueprint by which the universe operates. We see symmetry in nature, art, architecture, science and engineering. This course explores the Beauty, Form and Function of Symmetry in common objects, then progresses to investigate tiling and tessellation, with the extension of these concepts to the atomic structure of crystals.
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Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry
Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeAbout this Course
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4 hours to complete
Concepts in Symmetry I
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 145 min), 8 readings
1 hour to complete
Concepts in Symmetry II
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 45 min)
1 hour to complete
Concepts in Symmetry III
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 35 min), 2 readings
4 hours to complete
Concepts in Symmetry IV
4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 32 min)
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