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2011-W_Wood-Squigonometry
The differential equations used to define a unit circle, namely x’(t) = - y(t), y’(t) = (t), x(0) = 1, y(0) = 0 are generalized to produce interesting functions which satisfy trig like identities.
Trigonometric Functions
circle
squigonometry
inverse function
trigonmetry
Potential Scenario
138
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31
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2011-W_Wood-Squigonometry
The differential equations used to define a unit circle, namely x’(t) = - y(t), y’(t) = x(t), x(0) = 1, y(0) = 0 are generalized to produce interesting functions which satisfy trig like identities.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions
parametric equations
circle
sine
cosine
squigonometry
inverse function
Modeling Scenario
198
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111
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0
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3-020-ChordPathTime-ModelingScenario
Using Newton's Second Law of motion we can determine the time it takes for a mass to slide along a chord of a vertical circle from high point to any point along the circle. Initially, the result is nonintuitive and challenging to understand.
Unit Circle
path
falling
gravity
chord
Netwon's Second Law of Motion
Modeling Scenario
197
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250
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0
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5-015-RunnersSynchronize-ModelingScenario
In this modeling scenario we practice finding and classifying equilibria of a one-variable differential equation. We do this in the context of a phase model which is often a simpler way of studying oscillatory phenomena.
predator
Autonomous equations
oscillation
coupled oscillator
synchrony
runner
prey
Kuramato model
Modeling Scenario
320
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317
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0
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1-120-CircularRollerCoaster-ModelingScenario
Students study the dynamics of a circular roller coaster and work out the equations of motion in the ideal case as well as considering the interesting complication of including kinetic friction. This problem is an excellent introduction for students
population dynamics
energy
Fluid Mechanics
m
friction
roller coaster
integration by8 parts
Modeling Scenario
340
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449
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0
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4-060-CircuitTuner-ModelingScenario
We present essential definitions and laws for the study of simple RLC electrical circuits and build a differential equation model using these notions. We describe how such a circuit can be used to tune a radio to a certain input frequency.
resistance
ciircuit
tuned mass tuner
frequency
Kirchhoff
voltage
gain
frequency response
amplitude
s Voltage Law
inductance
capacitor
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Modeling Scenario
232
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192
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0
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1-066-USCensusModeling-ModelingScenario
The United States Census, conducted every 10 years, gives data on the United States population, that can be modeled with the exponential, logistic, or Gompertz functions.
data
logistic
population
Gompertz
census
goodness of fit
Modeling Scenario
230
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179
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0
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1-057-FiguringFluidFlow-ModelingScenario
We propose three differential equations models for the height of a column of falling water as the water exits a small bore hole at the bottom of the cylinder and ask students to determine which model is the best of the three.
discharge
tank
Torricelli's Law
Conservation of Energy
fluid flow
height
liquid
Potential Scenario
234
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35
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0
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2009-Das-EtAl-Bioeconomic harvesting of a pre-predator fishery
This paper deals with the problem of non-selective harvesting of a prey–predator system by using a reasonable catch-rate function instead of usual catch-per-unit-effort hypothesis.
predator-prey
harvesting
Pontryagin’s maximum principle
bioeconomic
bionomic equilibrium
biotechnical productivity
catch-rate function
optimal equilibrium
Modeling Scenario
656
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572
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0
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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.
disease
Ebola
Analysis
Policy
decision
Potential Scenario
102
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41
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0
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1981-Geoffrey_Berresford-Differential Equations and Root Cellars
This is a classic module from UMAP in which the heat equation in one dimension is fully developed by using the standard technique of measuring the heat flow in and out of a small element of mass and equating them at equilibrium.
temperature
thermal conductivity
heat flow
thermal diffusivity
root cellar
Modeling Scenario
906
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0
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3-030-SecondOrderIntro-ModelingScenario
We outline the solution strategies involved in solving second-order, linear, constant coefficient ordinary differential equations, both homogeneous and nonhomogeneous and offer many application and modeling activities.
parameter estimation
non-homogeneous
Spanish
frequency
buoyancy
inverse problem
thrust
underdamped
first passage
spring mash dashpot
real
complex
homogeneous
superposition
parachute
overdamped
critically damped
buoy
quadratic equation
roots
rocket flight
Modeling Scenario
210
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74
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0
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1-131-CaffeineElimination-ModelingScenario
We model the concentration of caffeine eliminated from the human body at a rate proportional to the concentration. This is a ``first-order reaction'' in the language of pharmacokinetics -- the study of how drugs move in the body.
caffeine
elimination
pharmacokinetics
drug
Article or Presentation
218
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54
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0
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2011-Brian_Winkel-Cross_coursing_in_mathematics-physical_modeling_in_differential_equations_crossing_to_discrete_dynamical_systems
We give an example of cross coursing in which a subject or approach in one course in undergraduate mathematics is used in a completely different course.
differential equations
mathematical model
difference equation
cross course
convert
Modeling Scenario
203
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155
downloads
0
comments
3-031-SpringCost-ModelingScenario
We assume students are familiar with overdamping and underdamping of a spring-mass-dashpot system. Students will apply this knowledge to model the interplay between spring constant, tolerance, and cost.
design
unit cost
spring constant
static equilibrium
spring masss dashpot
Modeling Scenario
337
views
259
downloads
0
comments
1-026-Evaporation-ModelingScenario
We provide data on evaporation of 91% isopropyl alcohol in six different Petri dishes and one conical funnel and on evaporation of water in one Petri dish. We ask students to develop a mathematical model for the rate of change in the respective...
evaporation
cone
alcohol
Petri dish
Modeling Scenario
447
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189
downloads
0
comments
5-012-LipoproteinModeling-ModelingScenario
Data from a study on the amounts of low-density-lipoprotein (LDL), form of cholesterol, in blood plasma is presented. Students build, validate, and use a compartment model of the kinetic exchange of the LDL between body tissue and blood plasma.
wildlife
low-density-lipoprotein
tracer
compartment model
cholesterol
blood plasma
body tissue
Modeling Scenario
204
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118
downloads
0
comments
1-009-ICUSpread-ModelingScenario
We offer students the opportunity to model the percentage of voluntary nonprofit hospitals in the United States with Intensive Care Units during the period of 1958-1974.
logistic
sum of square errors
Intensive Care Unit
hospital
spread
Modeling Scenario
247
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84
downloads
0
comments
10-001-TilingHallway-ModelingScenario
Students investigate difference equations through tiling hallways. They observe patterns in the tiling which lead to a difference equation. Solutions will be calculated by iteration. and the shift operator.
Geometry
iteration
tiling
recurrence
shift operator
patterns
closed form
analytic solution
Modeling Scenario
311
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475
downloads
0
comments
1-132-DigoxinElimination-ModelingScenario
We model the concentration of digoxin eliminated from the human body at a rate proportional to the concentration. This is a ``first-order reaction'' in the language of pharmacokinetics -- the study of how drugs move in the body.
nullclines
pharmacokinetics
digoxin
drug elimination
two compartment
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