molecules has evolved from an esoteric academic subject into a  international  industry. Computer  graphics has played  a decisive role in this transformation by allowing chemists to build, visualize and interact with complex geometrical objects.   While computer scientists are conversant in the language of their own discipline, they are often unfamiliar with the terminology, simulation techniques and practical needs of research chemists. Similarly, chemists are often unfamiliar with the latest paradigms and technological advances in graphical computing.   This interdisciplinary course is intended to bridge the gap between computer science and chemistry and to equip chemistry researchers who wish to be more than just casual users of prepackaged graphics software. Although this is not intended to be a course in computational chemistry or drug design, data sets from chemical research problems will be used in lab and students will be encouraged to bring data sets of their own. Lab exercises and projects will be carried out using data-flow programming (IBM Visualization Data Explorer software) and students will have access to Cornell Theory Center computing resources, including video recording equipment.   Audience:  researchers and students in the chemical and biological            sciences interested in integrating state-of-the-art            computer graphics into their research; computer scientists            wishing to gain familiarity with a major application of            scientific visualization.              The class size will be limited to 25 participants on a            first-come first-served basis.   Level:     Graduate/advanced undergraduate, 1 or 2 Credits. May be taken            without credit as a workshop. Calculus, linear algebra            and introductory chemistry required. Familiarity with Unix,            X-windows and C is useful but not required.   Date:   June 14-25, 1993  (2 Credits)         June 14-18, 1993  (1 or 0 credits)   Time:   Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cost:   0 or 1 credit       $410         2 credits           $820   Format   The course will be held in the Theory Center training facility where computer workstations will be available.  Daily lectures will be interspersed with laboratory exercises and ample time will be provided for project enablement and familiarization with the new computing environment. Students enrolled for one credit will be graded on the basis of their laboratory exercises and short final project. Those enrolled for a second credit will receive more advanced lectures, be given more time for project development and meet daily to share experience and discuss problems encountered.   Content (may vary)       Elements of computer graphics          polygonal rendering, lighting models, ray tracing, volumetric          rendering, stereo graphics, animation, introduction to data-flow          programming (DX), interactivity.       Representing the atom          size, time and energy scales          basic classical and quantum mechanics       Important categories of molecules          small molecules, biopolymers, surfaces and catalysts,          miscellaneous current applications       Data formats and conversions       Advanced molecular graphics techniques       Types of simulation and experiment          electronic structure, molecular dynamics/mechanics          electrostatics, X-ray crystallography, NMR, quantum          dynamics and spectroscopy.   Instructors   The course will be taught by two instructors. Topics related to computer graphics will be handled by Dr. Bruce Land, Project Leader of Visualization, Cornell National Supercomputing Facility. Chemistry-specific aspects of the course will be handled by Dr. Richard E. Gillilan, Visualization Specialist and Research Scientist, Cornell National Supercomputing Facility   TO REGISTER:  mail completed form to                 Cornell University               School of Continuing Education               and Summer Sessions               B20 Day Hall               Ithaca, NY 14853-2801   Questions:  Richard Gillilan (607) 254-8757             richard@tc.cornell.edu   IMPORTANT: Acceptance will be first-come, first-served and based            on a target class size of 15 full-credit and 10 single            or non-credit participants.   DEADLINE:   May 20, 1993     ----------------------- Application Form ----------------------            Scientific Visualization of Chemical Systems               Chemistry 782    Computer Science 718   U.S. Social Security number (if available) _____ - ___ - _______   Cornell ID number (if available) ________________   Name: _______________________________________________________________          Last            First         Middle        Suffix (Jr, etc)   Address: _____________________________________________________________            _____________________________________________________________            _____________________________________________________________     Home Address (where grades will be mailed):            _____________________________________________________________            _____________________________________________________________            _____________________________________________________________   Local Phone ________________   Home Phone _______________     Academic Discipline _____________________________     Course number (check one):   __ Chemistry  __ Computer Science   Credits:       __.__   Status:     __ Undergraduate Student   __ Smart Node Consultant             __ Graduate Student        __ Smart Node Advisor             __ Post-Doctoral             __ Faculty                 __ Other (explain) _______________   Corporate Commercial               __ Research Staff          __ Other (explain) ______________   Name of Firm ___________________________________________________________   Indicate which of the following best describes you (optional):     __ African American  __ Alaskan Native     __ Asian American   __ Caucasian         __ Hispanic American  __ Native American   List special needs (e.g. mobility impaired): ____________________________   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Accommodations:   Blocks of rooms are available at the Sheraton. Reservations must be made no later than May 17. Be sure to tell them you are here for the "Cornell Theory Center Visualization Workshop".       Sheraton Inn          One Sheraton Drive, Ithaca          (607) 257-2000          FAX: 607-257-398          Rates starting at $64.00   Other local motels (Make your reservation early! Our workshop coincides with other Cornell events)   Econo Lodge         Cayuga Mall 2303 N. Triphammer Rd. Ithaca         (607) 257-1400         (800) 466-6900         FAX: (607) 257-6359         Rates from $35.10 (ask for the Cornell Rate)     Dorm rooms have also been reserved participants (both credit and non-credit). Participants who are interested in dorm rooms should call (below) for registration information: