The most downloaded SIMIODE Modeling Scenario for teaching modeling-first differential equations is a compartment mixing problem (and a Spanish version as well!), but it is not about the salt – it is about LSD. This modeling activity demonstrates with real data from patient blood draws how one can determine the amount of a drug in the body tissues just from sampling blood over time. This widely used pharmacokinetic model discourse is but one of hundreds of FREE Modeling Scenarios available at SIMIODE – Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations & Opportunities with Differential Equations. Come see for yourself and bring modeling to your coursework for your students. Students get motivated, enjoy the application, and develop a healthy sense of inquiry as to applications of mathematics.
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Brian Winkel
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