Molecular Modeling

Are you a scientist in a computer world, or a computer guru in a scientific world??? Let our model introduce you to the best of both!

NOTE: You will need a VRML Browser to view any VRML worlds. SGI's can be downloaded here.

VIEW Hemoglobin in 3D!!! ...and experience the life of an oxygen molecule... Compliments of Dan Danka and Ryan Graff

PAGE DESCRIPTION

The molecular world you are about to enter was designed for "Building 3D Models for the Web", a senior synthesis course in the Mathematics Department of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The course combines talents from a variety of educational backgrounds to implement 3D projects using !!!

The Molecular Modeling page was created for chemistry students who are interested in viewing and taking a virtual walk through a complex molecule. This world demonstrates the complexity and physical restrictions of the usually unseen molecular world. Follow the path of an oxygen molecule as it enters the blood stream and attaches to a hemoglobin molecule!

Contact Dr. George Long in the IUP Chemistry Department for further information about the page and future page construction opportunities.

INTRODUCTION

Read the following page before stepping into the virtual world...
How To Visit Our Virtual World

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER COOL 3D Chemistry LINKS!!!

Library of 3D Molecular Structures

Caffeine Sucrose

Click here to create and view MORE 3D Molecular Worlds!!

The Official MolScript Web Site

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

See the process we used to create this molecule:

View our Implementation Plan

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE VRML MOLECULAR WORLD

Text frames throughout the molecule describing various chemistry concepts.

Put the molecule into motion.

Increase navigability and rendering speed

Add feedback to the user

If you want to get involved in designing the Molecular World,
Contact Dr. George Long in the IUP Chemistry Department with any suggestions or ideas!!!

The Molecular Modeling Pages were created by: Dan Danka and Ryan Graff