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Computer Modeling of Lake Superior
 Spotlight
On: Computer Modeling - scientists and engineers
use computer models to help understand the way lakes work
and to simulate and predict the ways in which changes in pollutant
inputs or the introduction of exotic species might impact
the ecosystem. We are conducting two exercises using U.S.
EPA's AQUATOX model. The first is to examine food web function
by constructing a model for Lake Superior that includes nutrients,
phytoplankton, zooplankton and fish. Next we examine transfer
of pollutants through the food web by modeling PCBs. This
is a special opportunity to sample food web components on
deck, observe them in the laboratory and then model them in
the classroom.
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Modeling Brain Trust
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Mr.
Ziad Ahmed, Graduate Student, Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering, Michigan Tech preparing for class
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AQUATOX
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Modeling Session
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Ziad Ahmed Helps with modelling problems
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Modeling in the lab |
Modeling in deck |
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Modeling is fun |
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