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Week 2Foundation

Mathematical Foundations: Geometry & Symmetry

This week covers: coordinates, vectors, matrices in 3d, rotations and symmetry operations, chirality and handedness of biomolecules

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Core Concepts
  • Coordinates, vectors, matrices in 3D
  • Rotations and symmetry operations
  • Chirality and handedness of biomolecules

Week Content

Section
30-45 min

3D Geometry Fundamentals

Understanding coordinate systems and transformations in 3D space

Required Readings

Symmetry in Chemistry

Required
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IUCr Symmetry resources

Required
Read
Exercises

Coding Exercise

NumPy script to rotate 3D helix points

Python
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Visualization

Plot a right-handed vs left-handed helix in Matplotlib

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