1 Introduction. - 1 Modeling Dynamic Systems. - 2 Some General Methods for Modeling. - 2 Four-Model Set. - 3 Gradual Development of a Dynamic Model. - 4 Two Independent Variables. - 5 Randomness. - 6 Positive and Negative Feedback. - 7 Derivatives and Lags. - 3 Chemistry Models. - 8 The Law of Mass Action. - 9 Chance-Cleland Model for Enzyme-Substrate Interaction. - 10 The Olsen Oscillator. - 4 Genetics Models. - 11 Mating of Alleles. - 12 Natural Selection and Mutation. - 13 Artificial Worms. - 5 Ecological Models. - 14 Robin Population. - 15 Two-Stage Insect Model. - 16 The Zebra Mussel. - 17 Single Cell Forest. - 18 Predator-Prey Models. - 19 Epidemic Modeling. - 20 Reestablishment of Wolves. - 21 Lyme Disease. - 22 Tragedy of the Commons. - 6 Economic Models. - 23 Introduction to Modeling Economic Processes. - 24 The Competitive Firm. - 25 The Monopolistic Firm. - 26 Competitive Equilibrium. - 27 Substitution. - 28 Time Value. - 29 Opportunity Cost. - 30 Optimal Tree Cutting. - 31 Fisheries Reserve Model. - 32 Dynamic Scarcity. - 33 Market Game. - 34 Pig Cycle. - 7 Engineering Models. - 35 The Assembly Line. - 36 Models of Gravity and Acceleration. - 37 Chaos. - 8 Conclusion. - 38 Beginning a Dialog. - Appendixes. - A1 System Requirements. - A1. 1 Macintosh. - A1. 2 Windows. - A2 Quick Help Guide. - A2. 1 Overview of the STELLA(r) Operating Environment. - A2. 2 Drawing an Inflow to a Stock. - A2. 3 Drawing an Outflow from a Stock. - A2. 4 Replacing a Cloud with a Stock. - A2. 5 Bending Flow Pipes. - A2. 6 Repositioning Flow Pipes. - A2. 7 Reversing Direction of a Flow. - A2. 8 Flow Define DialogBuiltins. - A2. 9 Moving Variable Names. - A2. 10 Drawing Connectors. - A2. 11 Defining Graphs and Tables. - A2. 12 Dynamite Operations on Graphs and Tables. - References. Language: English