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    1-095-RatingChessPlayers-ModelingScenarios
    The goal of this activity is to have students build a mathematical model involving a system of first order difference equations from a verbal description of a scenario.

    Keywords: simulationchessElo's methodchess rating

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    2018-Kovacs-Insperger-Retarded neutral and advanced differential equation models for balancing using an accelerometer
    It is shown that slight modeling differences lead to significant qualitative change in the behavior of the system, which is demonstrated by means of the stability diagrams for the different models.

    Keywords: feedbackAccelerometersfunctional differential equationssemi-discretizationD-subdivision method

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    1987-Claude-Marmasse-Studies on differential equations of enzyme kinetics-Biomolecular scheme
    The integral curve is compared with the solutions given by the two classical approximations to the problem: it is shown that the steady-state approximation is to be preferred to the rapid...

    Keywords: steady-state modelisoclinesenzyme kinetics

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    6-002-EulerCromerPendulum-ModelingScenario
    This activity introduces students to the concept of numerical stability. While modeling a simple pendulum, students compare performance of the semi-implicit Euler-Cromer method with Euler's method...

    Keywords: pendulumsemi-implicit methodsEuler-Cromernumerical solvers

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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...

    Keywords: nullclinespredator-preyGeometrypredatorRunge-Kuttapreylimit cycle

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    1-065-AlgalBlooms-ModelingScenario
    This modeling scenario investigates the massive algal blooms that struck Lake Chapala, Mexico, starting in 1994.

    Keywords: direction fieldstool:dfieldalgaeharmful algae bloomspopulationcompartmentLake Chapala

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    2019-Stender_EtAl-Recovery_Of_Differential_Equations_From_Impulse_Response
    In this work, a recent method, which allows reconstructing differential equations from time series data, is extended for higher degrees of automation.

    Keywords: time seriesregressionresponseimpulseoscillationsignal processingsparse regressionsystem identification

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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.

    Keywords: phase planeVan der Pol oscillatorlimit cycleRunge-Kutta methodLienard equation

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    1-165-FlushToilet-ModelingScenario
    This activity analyzes the spread of a technological innovation using the Bass Model from Economics. The equation is a first-order, two-parameter separable equation and the solution has a...

    Keywords: juliaDiffusioninnovationrate of innovationBass modelSolver

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    Geography and Embodied Perceptions: a pathway to reanimating rivers through lived experiences.
    In this lesson students embark upon a journey through the many ways we come to know a watershed, with foci on its physical geography and our embodied perceptions. This enables students to formulate...

    Keywords: PhilosophygeographyRiver Field Studies Networkperceptionwatershednature journalexperiencesensationhumanityplacehomeembodied perceptionsense of placeplace attachmenttransdisciplinaryqualitative methodscalable

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    Avida-ED
    Avida-ED is an award-winning educational application developed at Michigan State University for undergraduate biology courses to help students learn about evolution and scientific method.

    Keywords: simulationEvolutionbiologyscientific methodResources @ QUBES - Softwaredigitalhypotheses

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    How the Scientific Method Works
    An episode dedicated to learning about how we explore our world using the scientific method.

    Keywords: scientific methodstuff you should knowResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Referencescienceepisodeexplore

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    2018-LA_Peletier-Ordinary Differential Equations in Pharmacodynamics
    Good mix of theory, application, solution technique in a number of areas of applications of differential equations. Develops qualitative behavior issues. Exercises, but not about models, more about...

    Keywords: compartment modelpharmacokineticspharmacodynamicsorbitsturnover

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    1-135-FishHarvesting-ModelingScenario
    This short activity will walk students through a guided list of questions to help them to understand how the stability of equilibrium changes with changes in a model parameter, in this case the...

    Keywords: population dynamicsfishstabilitybifurcationharvest

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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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    2014-Niemann-Miklos-Simple Method for Estimation of Parameters in First Order Systems
    A simple method for estimation of parameters in first order systems with time delays is presented in this paper.

    Keywords: delaytime delystep response

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    Measuring streamflow using the float method
    Streamflow, the amount of water flowing in a creek, stream, or river at a certain point in time, is critical to people and the environment. Knowing the amount of flowing water is important for...

    Keywords: River Field Studies Networkstreamflowstreamflow measurements

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    The Leaky Neuron: Understanding synaptic integration using an analogy involving leaky cups
    Students have difficulty understanding synaptic integration in neural circuits, and how spatial and temporal summation combine in a target neuron to reach threshold.  This Lesson uses small...

    Keywords: neuron physiologyspatial summationsynaptic integrationtemporal summationthreshold

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    1988-Michael_Intriligator-Dagobert_Brito-A_Predator-Prey_Model_of_Guerrilla_Warfare
    The purpose of this paper is to analyze guerrilla warfare by means of a dynamic model. The model suggests specific paths for the evolution of such ward and how such wars might be fought or combatted.

    Keywords: simulationguerilla warfarewarfarecombat

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    2012-Campbell-EtAl-Parameter estimation in differential equation models with constrained states
    We introduce a method to estimate parameters and states from a differential equation model while enforcing interpretability constraints such as monotone or non‐negative states.

    Keywords: chemical engineeringsmoothing-based relaxation method

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