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Week 3 Discussion Summary (Feb 05)

Our discussions of linear stability analysis included spatial considerations this week, opening up the floor to a diverse set of real-world examples.  We first explored the interactions of activators and inhibitors and how diffusion or propagation of information can lead … Continue reading

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Week 4 Discussion Questions

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Week 3 Discussion Questions: Organized list

Mechanics of pattern formation Which are the effects of diffusion in the relation of pattern develop of spatial structures? The authors explain several natural patterns in vegetation, reefs, and mudflats that involve a short-distance positive feedback and a long-distance negative … Continue reading

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Each week you will be responsible for submitting a set of discussion questions based on the upcoming class’s readings. Different students will be assigned to summarize the resulting discussion for different weeks. Both discussion questions and discussion summaries will be … Continue reading

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