Using Mathematica to Draw Space Curves

1) Type in the Parametric Equations of the curve, and
2) use the command ParametricPlot3D, with a specified range of parameter values, to generate points (x,y,z) on the curve:
 
  • The trefoil knot


  • Geomview

    You can use the program Geomview installed in the Silicon Graphics computers in Burton 302 for live 3-D manipulation of the curves:

    Using Geomview