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    2015-Cano-EtAl-Bringing partial differential equations to life for students
    This work describes how to use an authoring tool, Easy Java Simulations, to build interactive simulations using FreeFem++ (Hecht F 2012 J. Numer. Math. 20 251) as a PDE solver engine.

    Keywords: Java SimulationFreeFemauthoring toolsauthoring methodsphysical modellingclassroom teaching

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    2015-Wrona-EtAl-Two-compartment model as a teaching tool for cholesterol homeostasis
    To investigate cholesterol transport in the circulatory system, we have previously developed a two-compartment mathematical model. Here, we show how this model can be used as a teaching tool for...

    Keywords: metabolic syndromecholesterolhigh blood cholesterolcholesterol homeostasis

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    2014-Danielsen-Sørensen-Using authentic sources in teaching logistic growth
    This 12 page offering develops issues and questions about using historical materials to motivate mathematics study and develops 9 very rich exercises

    Keywords: real datalogistichistorical materials

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    2013-Clarke-Skirba-Rationale and resources for teaching the mathematical modeling of athletic training and performance
    It is advisable that the professionals involved learn the various tools available for designing effective training programs.

    Keywords: fitnessexercise physiologycritical power modelBanister impulse-response modelcoaching educationphysical fitnessperformance modeling

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    2013-Alicia_Caldwell-Students Rise to the Challenge of Modeling Yeast Growth Despite Sour Hiccups from Imperfect Data
    This paper describes a lab in which students in an Applied Mathematics in Biology course observe the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a yeast strain, in differing sugar concentrations for use in...

    Keywords: Saccharomyces cerevisiaelogisticyeastdeathgrowthsugaralcohol

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    RAT ATTACK! Population growth
    This module contains exercises focused on the use and interpretation of density independent and density dependent population growth models. Students build logistic and exponential growth models in...

    Keywords: modelingecologyExcelintroductory biologygraphingQuantitative reasoningdata visualizationinterdisciplinaryexponential growthlogistic growthdata managementInterpreting Graphspopulation modelingNIQBC2. Data and GraphsC4. mathematical modelsnonlinear models

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    2012-José_Sérgio_Domingues-Gompertz Model - Resolution and Analysis for Tumors
    The main objective of this paper is to use the Gompertz equation in order to study the development of blood irrigated solid tumors, using parameters defined in some important bibliographic...

    Keywords: tumorGompertz equationgrowth tumor

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    2009-Martinez-Luaces-Modelling Applications Inverse Modelling
    The discussion in this paper will deal with non-typical inverse problems and how they can be used in engineering courses.

    Keywords: Laplace transforminverse problemtankmixinginverse

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    2008-Padir-EtAl-Teaching Differential Equations in a Diverse Classroom
    The interesting portion of this paper are the descriptions of student projects offered: Vibrations of a 3-Story Building in an Earthquake, Triple Pendulum, Nonlinear Circuit. Phase portraits were...

    Keywords: circuitearthquakevibrationpendulumbuikldingtriple pendumlumnonlinear circuit

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    2008-Ahmed_Mohameden-Solving initial-value second order ordinary differential equations on an Excel spreadsheet
    This paper presents a friendly method of solving initial-value second order differential equations (DEs) analytically on a MS Excel© workbook.

    Keywords: ExcelSpreadsheet

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    Engaging Students in Pharmacogenetics: Patient Case Studies Using the PharmGKB Website
    Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are important regulators of drug efficacy and toxicity. Genetic variation in CYP isoforms can impact how well patients respond to medications or experience unwanted...

    Keywords: toxicologyPharmacologydrug metabolismpharmacodynamicspharmacogenetics

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    2006-Thomas_Lingefjard-Faces of mathematical modeling
    In this paper I will discuss and exemplify my perspectives on how to teach mathematical modeling, as well as discuss quite different faces of mathematical modeling.

    Keywords: teaching modeling

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    2006-Salem-Abudiab-Labview-An Interactive Teaching Tool for a Differential Equations Class
    It is evident that computer based learning has become an essential part of education systems. It provides animation and interactive processes that are not possible with textbooks.

    Keywords: javavisualizationvirtual labpendulumLabviecomputer assisted instructionharmonic motion

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    2006-Chaachoua-Saglam-Modelling by differential equations
    This paper aims to show the close relation between physics and mathematics taking into account especially the theory of differential equations.

    Keywords: historyseventeenth century

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    Discovery and Invention: A Reflection on Representation in Science
    Despite increased awareness of the lack of equity and inclusion in the STEMM classroom, lessons on DEI topics are treated as separate to the scientific curriculum being taught. Rarely are...

    Keywords: EquityDiversity and Inclusionantiracism

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    2004-Charalampos_Toumasis-A mathematical diet model
    This article describes an application of simple differential equations in the field of dietetics as it may be presented to a calculus class or a high school mathematics club.

    Keywords: dietdietetics

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    Who’s That Speci-Mon? Using PokémonTM to Understand Biological Terminology Using Greek and Latin Roots
    We set out to create a fun and engaging activity using recognizable fictional characters, so students get a chance to practice using Greek and Latin roots to create binomial names. Students in...

    Keywords: linguisticstaxonomyAnatomyGreek and Latin Roots

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    2003-Knorrenschild-Gross-Text Books on Mathematical Modeling in Biology
    Text Books on Mathematical Modeling in Biology Compiled from the Internet by Michael Knorrenschild,

    Keywords: biologyMathematical Biologytextbooktext

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    2000-Armson-Cockroft-Stone-Modelling a barnacle goose population
    This paper explores a number of models for the growth of a barnacle goose population. These geese spend their summers breeding in Spitsbergen and then winter in Caerlaverock on the Solway Firth....

    Keywords: population dynamicsexponentiallogistic equationBarnacle Geese

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    2001-Cheng-Teaching mathematical modelling in Singapore schools
    The purpose of this paper is to examine the possibility of introducing the teaching of mathematical modelling to the secondary school curriculum in Singapore.

    Keywords: teachinglogisticsecondary school mathematicsBarnacle GeeseSingapore

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