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Introduction to boundary value problems and eigenvalue problems for ODEs in the context of buckling,heat conduction/diffusion,vibration problems. Intro to Fourier method.
Authors: Richard Weinacht, George Hsiao, B. Lenhoff, Andrew Zydney, Jack R. Vinson
Keywords: differential equations, heat transfer, diffusion, strength of materials, buckling, heat conduction, vibrating beam, vibrating string, BVP, eigenvalue
Learning Level: College
Platform: Project Links base technical requirements
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Through geometric experimentation, the students grasp the principles of optimization of multivariable functions with equality constraints.
Authors: Ashwani Kapila, Bruce Buhler
Keywords: advanced calculus, optimization, constraints, multivariable, level sets, maxima, minima, Lagrange multiplier
Learning Level: College
Platform: Project Links base technical requirements
Applets: Budget Optimization, Navigation Chart, Navigation Optimization
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Curvature is applied to the task of aesthetic curve design by using a fairness metric. The student interacts with different aspects of curvature.

Authors: Bruce Piper, Bruce Buhler
Keywords: calculus, curve, curvature
Learning Level: College
Platform: Project Links base technical requirements
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