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    2015-Dios-EtAl-How Engineers deal with Mathematics solving Differential Equations
    The students of fourth course, of the bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or Industrial Engineering at the University of Salamanca (Spain), they learn mathematics solving real problems with the help of the acquired interdisciplinary knowledge.
    assessmentengineering educationSimulink
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    2020-Cline-EtAl-A Vision for Projects Across the Mathematics Curriculum
    We describe a model that incorporates projects at all stages across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Finally, we provide samples of projects that we have used in selected courses.
    projectstechnical writinginterdisciplinary skills
    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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    6-050-BowlingBallPath-ModelingScenario
    This modeling scenario examines the motion of a bowling ball with the goal of understanding how various aspects of the release affect ball placement and the entry angle to the pocket, each an important factor in the frequency of strikes.
    calculusphysicsdynamicssportsrollingslippingbowlingbowling ballrolling with slippingbowling lane
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    SIMIODE Spring 2024 Webinars - Ethics Modeling
    A Practical Guide for Incorporating Ethical Reasoning into Mathematics Courses through Modeling Problems
    modelinginterdisciplinaryguideethicsgroup workethical reasoning
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    1-078-MonodGrowthModel-ModelingScenario
    Students model growth of bacteria E. coli in a limiting nutrient environment using data from a historical study.
    bacterianutrient cyclesgrowthMonodconsumption
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    1999-Marchand-McDevitt-Learning Differential Equations by Exploring Earthquake Induced Structural Vibrations
    The project takes full advantage of analytical, numerical, and qualitative techniques to explore the mechanical vibrations of buildings during an earthquake.
    earthquakenondimensionalizationCoulomb dampingmechanical vibration
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    6-075-LorenzSystemSimulation-ModelingScenario
    The Lorenz system is examined by students as a simple model of chaotic behavior or strange attractor. MATLAB code is created to find the numerical solutions of the Lorenz’ system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations using various parameters.
    chaososcillatorLorenzwaterwheelstrange attractorbifurcation effect
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    7-020-ThermometerInVaryingTempStream-ModelingScenario
    We present a first order differential equation model for the temperature of a mercury thermometer which is sitting in a stream of water whose temperature oscillates. We suggest a solving strategy which uses Laplace Transforms.
    temperaturesteady statethermometerheat exchangetransfer functionphase lagInvers Laplace Transform
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    7-040-TankInterruptMixing-ModelingScenario
    We present a first order differential equation model for the interrupted mixing of a tank with salt water. We offer two solution strategies (1) two step approach and (2) Laplace Transforms.
    Laplace transforminverse Laplace Transformsalttankmixinginterrupt
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    9-005-InvasiveSpeciesModel-ModelingScenario
    This scenario takes students through the development of an invasive species partial differential equation model. Basic models are discussed first, which lead students to eventually develop their own model which takes into account dispersion.
    Invasive Specieslogisticmigrationtraveling wavesdispersion
    Modeling Scenario
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    1-109-EmployeeAttrition-ModelingScenario
    This scenario models the loss of employees and the employer's attempt to retain them through stock options. It most naturally is solved with a first-order linear decay model with two populations.
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    6-017-OncolyticViruses-ModelingScenario
    Students explore oncolytic virotherapy using systems of differential equations and numerical simulations.
    cancercancer-immune dynamicsimmune suppressor drugoncolytic virusvirotherapy
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    1-016-DogDrugs-ModelingScenario
    We offer a problem to determine the necessary drug administration in order to keep a dog sedated with specific information on half-life for an exponentially decaying presence of the drug in the body.
    wild_dogsdrug discoveryhalf-lifepentobarbital sodiumanesthesia
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    1-018-LogisticPopModel-ModelingScenario
    We offer artificial (toy) and historical data on limited growth population situations in the study of protozoa and lead students through several approaches to estimating parameters and determining the validity of the logistic model in these...
    data analysisparameter estimationlogisticCiliate protozoapopulationlimited growthparameciaGause
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    Instructor Solutions Second Edition SIMIODE Textbook HTML Version
    This is material we make available for instructors teaching a modeling-first approach to differential equations when using the Second Edition of SIMIODE Textbook, Differential Equations: A Toolbox for Modeling the Real World in HTML Version.
    textbookhtmlSIMIODE textbookSecond Edition
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    5-026-Evictions-ModelingScenario
    In this project, students develop two SIS models to study eviction trends in a population of non-homeowner households using an actual eviction rate. Students can calculate solutions, sketch the phase portrait, and determine long-term trends .
    carrying capacitycompartmentevictionhomeownerSIS modelhomelessness
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    9-002-GroundWaterFlow-ModelingScenario
    The goals of this project are to compare a conceptual one-dimensional groundwater flow model to observations made in a laboratory setting, and to discuss the differences.
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    3-100-Ripcord-Toys-ModelingScenario
    This modeling scenario examines the motion of a ripcord-powered toy with the goal of using real data to estimate parameters in a first-order model of the velocity of the toy. Students may conduct experiments or use videos to collect data.
    dataphysicsdynamicsdata collectionrollingslippingripcordtoy
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    2013-Herald-EtAl-Simple Climate Models to Illustrate How Bifurcations Can Alter Equilibria and Stability
    While college level science classes now frequently include exposure to climate change issues, not all science majors, math majors and future math K-12 teachers are likely to see climate issues in the course of their studies.
    climate changeice capstipping pointbifuircation