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    2003-Bohren-Dimensional analysis-falling bodies--fine art of not solving differential equations
    Dimensional analysis is a simple, physically transparent and intuitive method for obtaining approximate solutions to physics problems, especially in mechanics.
    falling bodydimensional analysisdrag
    Free Online Textbook
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    2015-H_Sayama-Intro to Modeling and Analysis of Complex Systems
    Introduces students to mathematical/computational modeling and analysis developed in the emerging interdisciplinary field of Complex Systems Science.
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    5-024-PhGreatLakes
    In this teaching modeling scenario, we demonstrate how lessons on salt-tank compartmental modeling can be used to predict phosphorus levels in the Great Lakes.
    Great Lakeslimnologycomparmentpollutioncompartmental modelsphosphorous
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    1-003-CollegeSavings-ModelingScenario
    We present a modeling opportunity for students in which they have to plan and model for saving for a child's complete college education.
    collegesavingsinterest ratecollege costsensitiviyty
    Potential Scenario
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    2014-Yahdi-EtAl-Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis of the Role of Biodiversity to Control Pest Damage in Agroecosystems
    The paper provides a mathematical framework for cost-effective and environmentally safe strategies to minimize alfalfa damage from pests in alfalfa agroecosystems with optimal biodiversity levels.
    sensitivity analysispredatorsteady statealfalfaShannon diversity indexplant herbivore
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    1998-K_H_Louie_Clark-P_C_D_Newton-Analysis of differential equation models in biology-clover meristem populations
    A simple differential equation model (dynamical system) for clover, based on meristem numbers, is outlined and analysed mathematically.
    sensitivity analysisstability analysissteady statesgrowing pointsbudsmeristems
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    5-036-HalfCarVibration-ModelingScenario
    Vibration vehicle models provide an opportunity to integrate vehicle-based vibrations into a mechanical engineering vibrations course. The project is on a multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) including pitch and bounce of vehicle body on suspension...
    vibrationvehiclehalf-car modelfinite element analysisshock absorberssuspension
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    2017-Gilbert-Lewis-Harvesting of renewable natural resource
    This is a resource to accompany a commercial text book and has a tutorial nature with some analysis and several good exercises
    logisticmaximum sustainable yieldwhaleharvestrenewable resourceconstant harvest
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    1-024-MalariaControl-ModelingScenario
    This project offers students a chance to make policy recommendations based on the analysis of models using both linear (exponential decay) and non-linear (logistic growth) differential equations.
    population dynamicsmalariaPolicyDecision-makingEuler's methodpharmacokineticsmosquitoimproved Euler's methodHuen's methodUS Army
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    1-013-SleuthingWithDifferentialEquations-ModelingScenario
    We present several situations in which differential equation models serve to aid in sleuthing and general investigations.
    projectile motionaccelerationNewton's Law of Coolingspeeding
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    3-009-BallDropInWater-ModelingScenario
    We conduct an analysis of a falling ball in liquid to determine its terminal velocity and to ascertain just what radius ball for a given mass density is necessary to attain a designated terminal velocity.
    resistancegravityfalling bodyterminal velocitybuoyancy
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    6-068-VisualizingPredator-PreyCycles
    In this modeling scenario, we propose a gentle introduction to limit cycles using nullcline analysis and a spreadsheet graphical approach via the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method. We will be offering three predator-prey models, each more complex...
    nullclinespredator-preyGeometrypredatorRunge-Kuttapreylimit cycle
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    2017-D_Goulet-Modeling, Simulating, and Parameter Fitting of Biochemical Kinetic Experiments
    In many chemical and biological applications, systems of differential equations containing unknown parameters are used to explain empirical observations and experimental data. The differential equations are typically nonlinear.
    optimizationBiochemistrysensitivity analysischromatographymass actioncluster analysisconservation lawsdimerizationestrogen receptor protein
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    2014-Vance-Eads-Sensitivity Analysis of a Three-Species Nonlinear Response Omnivory Model with Predator Stage Structure
    We investigate a three-species nonlinear response omnivory model incorporating stage structure in the top predator. The model consists of four coupled ordinary differential equations involving fourteen parameters.
    stage structuresensitivity analysismortalityomnivoreomnivory modelsearch rates
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    6-015-CombatingEbolaEpidemic-ModelingScenario
    This project offers students a chance to make a policy recommendation based on analysis of a nonlinear system of differential equations (disease model). The scenario is taken from the fall of 2014 when the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
    diseaseEbolaAnalysisPolicydecision
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    3-043-BallisticModeling-SpongeDart-ModelingScenario
    The goal of this project is for students to develop, analyze, and compare three different models for the flight of a sponge dart moving under the influences of gravity and air resistance.
    projectile motionair resistanceballisticsdimensional analysisNewtonian mechanicssponge dartNerf gunNerf dartBuckingham's Theorem
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    1-190-IntroClass-ModelingScenario
    Students go through development of ideas in mathematical modeling with differential equations. They encounter fundamental ideas of unlimited population growth, limited population growth and a predator prey system.
    population dynamicspredator-preylogisticexponentialgraphical interpretationsqualitative analysis
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    2020-TeachingModule-ModelingNonlethalInfluenzaEpidemic
    We discuss the modeling efforts and tools for success in modeling the spread of nonlethal influenza in an English boarding school
    moduleepidemicboarding schoolTeaching Module
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    2011-Nakul-Chitnis-Introduction to Mathematical Epidemiology - Deterministic Compartmental Model
    Deterministic compartmental models form the simplest models in the mathematical study of infectious disease dynamics. They assume that a population is homogenous (all people are the same) and the only distinction is in their disease state.
    sensitivitydiseaseinfectionthresholdcompartmentbifrucation
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    2001-Tsoularis-Analysis of logistic growth models
    variety of growth curves have been developed to model both unpredated, intraspecific population dynamics and more general biological growth. We further review and compare several such models.
    logisticGompertzVerhulstPearl and ReedBertalanffy