1.
Define computational science.
2.
Define mathematical modeling.
3.
Research online and library sources for information about:
a.
Iowa pan and game fish
b.
Big Creek
c.
Gape Limitation
d.
Population dynamics
e.
The gizzard shad
4.
Explain how fish populations interact.
5.
Design a computational algorithm to model the interaction of sample fish
populations.
6.
Design a computational algorithm to model the interaction of real fish
populations.
7.
Revise relationships and variables as needed.
8.
Develop a computational model of fish populations using STELLA
and/or Excel.
9.
Import data and graph it.
10.
Analyze data and develop conclusions.
11.
Use conclusions derived from the data to develop an action plan showing
the best solution for the gizzard shad overpopulation problem.
12.
Present
the action plan/solution to the DNR
| 
