Modeling Seminar

Phases of a project A good execution of the project is only possible if it starts with a realistic planning of the phases of the project. It is equally important that the different phases are well-separated. Using the medical analogue, a project starts with gathering the complaints of the patient, gathering information of the physical and psychic condition of the patient (anamnesis) and making a diagnosis. The anamnesis should precede the diagnosis and should not be influenced by prejudices about possible diagnoses. Similarly, a thorough diagnosis should precede decisions about the cure. Evident as this may seem, mathematicians have a strong tendency to behave contrary to these simple rules. Therefore, it is important that the supervisor guides and controls this process. In order to help the trainees in managing projects, the executors of the project are obliged to organize a brainstorming session within the Modeling Seminar based on anamnesis and (eventually a partial) diagnosis. Another help is the obligation to document the essential phases of the project. This can best be done during each phase and should lead to a report, which accounts for the choices made. It is important that participants in the program are trained to make choices explicitly and that choices are accounted for. Summary Summarizing, a modeling project consists of the following phases, each concluded by an activity. Specification of the problem. The first step is concluded with a brainstorming session. The trainees explain the problem to be solved to their colleagues in practical terms. All participants of the session are invited to come up with clarifying questions and helpful suggestions. Mathematical modeling and analysis. The second step is concluded with an interim presentation. By then, the mathematical modeling and first results of mathematical analysis have been established. Development and/or implementation of Competence Management. Combined in the Modeling Seminar are the tools of the CIC's related to individual modeling and the personal care competences. Development and/or implementation of software. In the third phase the project is completed and the necessary software is developed. Writing of the report and preparation of the presentation. Finally, the presentation of the results is prepared.

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