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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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    2018-Vajravelu-Teaching Large DE Classes
    Practical problem solving in science and engineering programs require proficiency in mathematics. Improving student performance and retention in mathematics classes requires inventive approaches.
    differential equationsLarge classlarge classroom
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    3-033-S-TimeUpTimeDown-ModelingScenario
    We seek to compare for the time a projectile takes to go vertically up with the time it takes to return to its starting position.
    projectile motionapexvertical motion
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    1-027-StochasticProcesses-ModelingScenario
    We build the infinite set of first order differential equations for modeling a stochastic process, the so-called birth and death equations. We will only need to use integrating factor solution strategy or DSolve in Mathematica for success.
    VarianceMeanstochasticrandomoperations researchindustrial engineeringPoisson processtraffic
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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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    1-031-CoolIt-ModelingScenario
    We offer data on the temperature of water in a beaker in a room of constant temperature and in a room of nonconstant temperature. Students consider both empirical and analytic modeling approaches. We offer additional data sets in Excel...
    SpanishNewton's Law of Coolingcooling
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    6-022-CannibalismPredatorPrey-ModelingScenario
    The Lotka-Volterra model tells us that the prey and predator exhibit a shifted cyclic behavior over time. In this module, we look at modifying this prey-predator model to consider the case when there is cannibalism in the predator species.
    stabilitypredator-preyequilibriaoscillationscannibalismphase planesspiral sinks
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    5-007-ChemOpt-ModelingScenario
    Modeling a chemical reaction and estimating parameters in the model permits optimization of profits from extracting reactants.
    optimizationpYield and sustainabilitynonprofit managementLaw of Mass Actionkineticreaction
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    3-034-CarSuspension-ModelingScenario
    We examine the spring-mass-dashpot that is part of a car suspension, how the ride is related to parameter values, and the effect of changing the angle of installation. We model a ``quarter car'', meaning a single wheel.
    designspring-mass-dashpotspring constantunderdampingcar suspensionsuspension tolerancestatic equilibrium
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    2020-TeachingModule-CarSuspension
    The modeling activity on car suspensions assumes that students have grappled with second order linear homogeneous differential equations with constant coefficients.
    modulesuspensioncar suspensionsecond orderTeaching Module
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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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    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.
    sgroundwater flowDarcy's Lawheat equationaquiferhydraulic headFourier's Lawsand tank
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    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...
    evaporationconealcoholPetri dish
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    2020-TeachingModule-SpringDesignToMeetSpecsAtMinimumCosts
    We discuss a Modeling Scenario in which students are asked to design a spring mass system at minimum costs give relative costs of features of the spring.
    moduleoptimizationspring massmassspring\costTeaching Moduleminimal cost
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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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    2020-TeachingModule-ModelingSpreadOfOilSlick
    This is support material and video for teaching a Modeling Scenario using a first order ODE to model the spread of an oilslick with incomplete data.
    moduleoil slickTeaching Module
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    2020-TeachingModule-ModelingFallingColumnOfWater
    We discuss how to model a falling column of water empirically and analytically from first principles in physics laws.
    modulecolumn of waterTorricelli's LawTorricelliTeaching Module
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    2020-TeachingModule-SpreadOfCommonColdSimulation
    This simulation is meant to introduce the idea of a differential equation model and investigate the impact of heightened hygiene and decreased interactions on the spread of an infectious disease. The focus of this simulation is on the common cold.
    simulationmoduleinfectious diseasediseasespreadTeaching Modulespread of disease
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    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.
    nullclinespharmacokineticsdigoxindrug eliminationtwo compartment
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    2020-TeachingModule-GeometricBehaviorOfLinearSysteModeling
    This module concentrates on the geometric properties of a system of 2 linear, homogeneous first order differential equations in 2 variables as dictated by the corresponding eigenvalues. Students should be familiar with using eigenvalues.
    modulelinear systemsdigoxinTeaching Module