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Technologies to support the creation of complex systems models--using StarLogo software with students.

Eric Klopfer1

  • 1Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, MIT Building 7-337, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. klopfer@mit.edu

Bio Systems
|October 22, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces StarLogo and the Adventures in Modeling Curriculum as accessible tools for exploring complex adaptive systems in biology education. These resources offer insights into ecological and epidemiological dynamics, including predator-prey evolution.

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Area of Science:

  • Complex Systems Biology
  • Ecological Modeling
  • Epidemiological Modeling

Background:

  • Recent advances in complex adaptive systems research illuminate natural and social phenomena involving variation, selection, learning, and evolution.
  • Current biology curricula offer limited opportunities for students to engage with complex systems concepts.
  • Novice modelers and students require accessible tools to explore dynamic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce StarLogo and the Adventures in Modeling Curriculum as entry points for complex systems modeling in biology education.
  • To demonstrate the utility of these tools in providing insights into biological system dynamics.
  • To explore applications in epidemiological and ecological systems, including predator-prey interactions.

Main Methods:

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  • Utilized StarLogo, a specialized modeling environment.
  • Integrated the Adventures in Modeling Curriculum for guided exploration.
  • Applied complex systems modeling to specific biological domains.

Main Results:

  • StarLogo and the curriculum provide accessible entry points for novice modelers.
  • These tools facilitate powerful insights into system dynamics.
  • Enabled exploration of complex biological phenomena, such as predator-prey evolution and disease dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • StarLogo and the Adventures in Modeling Curriculum effectively bridge the gap in complex systems education for biology students.
  • These resources empower students to investigate challenging biological questions through modeling.
  • The tools support understanding of evolutionary and ecological processes within complex systems.