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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computational Biology
  • Medical Education Technology

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  • Mathematical models, often non-linear differential equations, are effective for simulating complex biological processes.
  • Numerical treatment of these models is computationally intensive, posing challenges for educational applications.
  • Existing e-learning tools often lack the capability to simulate dynamic biological systems interactively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a computational system for numerical simulation of biological processes.
  • To integrate this system into an online e-learning environment for medical education.
  • To create an accessible platform for exploring complex physiological models.

Main Methods:

  • A server-based CGI application was developed for numerical simulations.
  • Users select simulation parameters (boundary conditions) via a web browser.
  • Simulation results are transferred back to the browser for display and analysis.

Main Results:

  • Two e-learning units were successfully implemented: glucose-insulin dynamics and nerve action potentials.
  • The system allows students to manipulate parameters and observe effects on biological systems.
  • Demonstrated simulation of plasma glucose levels in diabetes and insulin treatment.
  • Modeled ion transport crucial for nerve impulse generation.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system effectively simulates complex biological processes for online e-learning.
  • This approach is broadly applicable to various biomedical and natural science topics representable by mathematical models.
  • Enhances understanding of physiological mechanisms through interactive simulation.