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    1988-EY_Rodin-N_Taber-Yeast Growth Modelling in a Laboratory
    Modeling simple growth with some missing data and doing linear regression for parameter estimation in closed form solution of differential equation model and data.

    Keywords: regressionyeastgrowth

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    2015-Beckmann-Sanchez-Cache Calculus-Modeling Caches through Differential Equations
    We present cache calculus, a technique that models cache behavior as a system of ordinary differential equations, letting standard calculus techniques find simple and accurate solutions of cache...

    Keywords: discretecachecache calculus

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    3-076-CircuitBuilding-ModelingScenario
    In this project students will establish a mathematical model for an electric circuit as a second-order ordinary differential equation with constant coefficients.

    Keywords: simulationexperimentMultisimcircuitinductancecapacitorKirchhoff's Voltage Lawresistor

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    SIMIODE Spring 2024 Webinars - WikiModel
    WikiModel is cloud-based application and requires no installation and is run via a web-browser to facilitate rapid implementation. Equations are typed in as they appear in a textbook. ODEs are...

    Keywords: modelingSoftwaretoolapplicationWikiModelmodeling cycle

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    2016-Mehmet_Pakdemirli-Mathematical design of a highway exit curve
    Using fundamental principles of physics and calculus, the differential equation determining the curve function is derived.

    Keywords: kinematicscurve designhighway exittangential acceleration

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    1-060-RegularPerturbation-TechniqueNarrative
    This paper presents an introduction to a set of analytical approximations referred to as regular perturbation. This is a particular mathematical tool within the broader set of perturbation...

    Keywords: perturbationregular perturbationasymptotic expansionsanalytical approximationBernoulli equation

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    Curvature and Maximum Permissible Speeds
    In this activity students will compute the curvature of a section of commuter rail and use it to determine a safe speed at which a train should can round the corner without tipping or derailing....

    Keywords: data analysiscalculusnumerical approximationengineeringcalculus 3transportation

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    2-005-LinearizeItAll-TechniqueNarrative
    Linear approximations are often used to simplify nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs) for ease in analysis. The resulting linear approximation produces an ODE where closed form...

    Keywords: computationerrorTorricelli's Lawdata fittinglinear approximation

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    1-003-IntroNumericalMethods-TechniqueNarrative
    We develop elementary approaches to numerically solving first order differential equations with Euler's Method, Improved Euler's Method and develop these geometrically to compute numeric solutions...

    Keywords: analytic solutionEuler's methodimproved Euler's method

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    2009-Reid-King-Pendulum Motion and Differential Equations
    This article presents a relatively simple, real-world example that instructors can use in the classroom to let students explore the effect of simplifying assumptions on a model’s ability to reflect...

    Keywords: pendulumphysical pendulum

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    6-019-EnablingEpidemicExploration-ModelingScenario
    We became aware of several interesting possibilities for a modeling opportunity with data and we invited you to explore the several routes to parameter estimation in a SIR model with respect to the...

    Keywords: Akaike Information CriterionMichaelis-Mentenepidemicsaturationgradientleast sum of square errors

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    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...

    Keywords: Geometryiterationtilingrecurrenceshift operatorpatternsclosed formanalytic solution

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    1-082-MirroMirror-ModelingScenario
    This project models the ``Foucault Knife Edge Test,'' an optical test commonly used by amateur astronomers who make their own mirrors for reflecting telescopes. The goal of the test is to estimate...

    Keywords: astronomymirror climate change mitigation ocean deacidificationopticstelescopelensFoucaultinterpolation

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    2017-Andrew_Lewis-Introduction_to_Differential_Equations_for_Smart_Kids
    The author addresses the question, "If I do not teach all of the usual techniques and tricks for solving differential equations, what do I replace it with?" in a number of wonderful ways.

    Keywords: differential equationsmodelingtextbook

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    An Introduction to agent-based modeling.
    Introductory level textbook based on a collection of lecture notes from an undergraduate course on agent-based modeling at Arizona State University.

    Keywords: textbookcurriculumNetLogoagent-based modelingIndividual & Agent Based Modelingcourseundergraduate educationResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference

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    Nature’s Flying Machines: The Evolutionary Relationship of Avian Form & Function
    In this series of activities, birds will be used as the model organism. The modules examine the connections between body form and function over time by investigating the relationship between avian...

    Keywords: evolutionary ecologyCommunity Ecology

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    Mark-Recapture
    A common method used to estimate the population size of a species is the Mark-Recapture method.

    Keywords: mark-recapture analysispopulation estimation

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    Tension in Blood Vessels: LaPlace's Equation
    This module introduces Laplace's equation in the context of understanding tension in the walls of blood vessels. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear equationsOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    Slides for Revealing Hidden Figures within Natural History Collections Through Data Sleuthing
    Slides in powerpoint form for the Revealing Hidden Figures within Natural History Collections Through Data Sleuthing workshop

    Keywords: lecture slides

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    Louse and Human Coevolution
    This module examines the complicated co-evolution of Lice, Humans, and Great Apes

    Keywords: phylogeneticsBiodiversityparasitesCoevolutionhuman evolution

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