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    2-001-NumericalMethodsComparisons-TechniqueNarrative
    This material teaches the basics of numerical methods for first order differential equations by following graphical and numerical approaches. We discuss the order of accuracy of the methods and compare their CPU times.
    Euler's methodimproved Euler's methodRK3 methodsRK4 methodsorder of accuracyabsolute errorCPU time
    Technique Narrative
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    1-005-NavigatingNumericalMethods-TechniqueNarrative
    This technique narrative is a discovery-based approach to learning the basics of numerical methods for first order differential equations, by following the graphical and analytical perspectives of the forward Euler method and second order Taylor...
    Euler's methodTaylor's Methodsearch and rescueCoaast Guardlost at sealongitudelatitudelimit definition
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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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    3-004-VanderPol-ModelingScenario
    This paper presents an electronic spreadsheet model of the Van der Pol oscillator, a well-known nonlinear second-order ordinary differential equation.
    phase planeVan der Pol oscillatorlimit cycleRunge-Kutta methodLienard equation
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    1994-Brian_Winkel-Ant_Tunnels_and_Calculus
    A simple mathematical model describing the time it takes for an ant to construct a linear tunnel of length x is produced from five intuitively acceptable assumptions.
    differential equationsdifference equationfirst orderderivative definitionant tunnel
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    2017-Guy-Bart_Stan-Modelling in Biology
    This is a very rich set of notes, rich in examples and ideas for modeling. In almost all cases after a model is introduced in real context there is attention to stability analysis.
    spring massbifurcationmass actionlimit cycles
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    1977-Michael_Mackey-Leon_Glass-Oscillation and Chaos in Physiological Control Systems
    First-order nonlinear differential-delay equations describing physiological control systems are studied. The equations display a broad diversity of dynamical behavior including limit cycle oscillation.
    sensitivitychaosparametersRespirationdelayblood cells
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    2017-Chávez-EtAl-Modeling and Analysis of Integrated Pest Control Strategies via Impulsive Differential Equations
    The paper is concerned with the development and numerical analysis of mathematical models used to describe complex biological systems in the framework of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
    bifurcationschaosimpulsive modellimit cycleshysteretic effectsperiod-doubling cascades
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    1972-Suresh_Sethi-Optimal Control of the Vidale-Wolfe Advertising Model
    This paper considers an optimal-control problem for the dynamics of the Vidale-Wolfe advertising model, the optimal control being the rate of advertising expenditure to achieve a terminal market share within specified limits.
    Optimal Control Theoryadvertisingsales
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    1-054-GrowthInFarmland-ModelingScenario
    An enriching project developing a model from data with missing temporal information is described. Students fit functions to the data that leads to the creation of a differential equations model, which they then are required to analyze in multiple...
    fittingfarmfarmland
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    1-089-SpreadOfDisease-ModelingScenario
    In this project I want to use the algebra based concept “difference quotient” to solve differential equations models with the help of Excel. That means even students with only a College Algebra background, can still enjoy differential equation...
    SIR modelProportionderivativedifference quotientSleeping Beautycontagious disease
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    1-032-WordPropagation-ModelingScenario
    This activity is a gentle introduction to modeling via differential equations. The students will learn about exponential growth by modeling the rate at which the word jumbo has propagated through English language texts over time.
    Googleexponential growthlanguageword problemsetymologyNgrampropagationJumbo
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    1-041-AirToTop-ModelingScenario
    One common rule taught to SCUBA divers is to ascend no faster than thirty feet per minute. In this project we will examine safe variable ascent rates, time required for a safe ascent using variable ascent rates.
    SCUBAascentair managementbreathingdivingunderwater
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    7-008-MachineReplacement-ModelingScenario
    Students build an integro-differential equation model using a convolution for machine replacement strategies for two different machine failure models.
    Probabilityreplacement numberLaplace transformindustrial engineeringmachineconvolutiondistributiojstep functionderivative definition
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    2011-Cruz-Aponte-Herrera-Valdez-Mitigating effects of vaccination on influenza outbreaks given constraints in stockpile size and daily administrati
    We present a SIR-like model that explicitly takes into account vaccine supply and the number of vaccines administered per day and places data-informed limits on these parameters.
    vaccinationinfectionSIRepidemic
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    2023-Roberto_Camassaa-Richard_McLaughlina-Tauberian identities and the connection to Wile E Coyote physics
    The application of the motion of a vertically suspended mass-spring system released under tension is studied focusing upon the delay timescale for the bottom mass as a function of the spring constants and masses.
    HangtimeTauberian IdentitiesRoad RunnerWile E. Coyote
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    2003-Fay-Graham-Coupled spring equations
    Coupled spring equations for modelling the motion of two springs with weights attached, hung in series from the ceiling are described.
    spring massoscillationHooke's Lawcoupled springsperiodicforcing functionphase portrait
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    2006-Shigui_Ruan-Delay differential equations in single species dynamics
    In this survey, we shall review various delay differential equations models arising from studying single species dynamics.
    allee_effectdelayed biological systemsfood limitperiodiciityrecruitment modelRegulation of Haematopoiesis
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    2003-Fay-Graham-Coupled spring equations
    Coupled spring equations for modelling the motion of two springs with weights attached, hung in series from the ceiling are described.
    massoscillationspring\coupled springsperiodicfporcing
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    2009-Eriksson- Estep-Hansho-Johnson-Computational Differential Equations
    Differential Equations and Advanced Computational Differential Equations, presents a unified approach to computational mathematical modeling using differential equations based on a principle of a fusion of mathematics and computation.
    Galerkin