SUST1001U Models

These models and simulations have been tagged “SUST1001U”.

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The dynamics of homeless population in Toronto with constant homelessness and rehabilitation rates
Exponential Toronto Homeless Population Dynamics
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This is the Logistics model for the country Nigeria over 25 years. Using a density-dependent rate,
At carrying capacity: Birth rate = Death rate. This is why at this point the population at reached a constant (a plateau) because the two rates equate themselves.
Below carrying capacity:Birth rate > death rate. There are enough resources for so the population so max birth rate is reached and more people are being birthed or are migrating into the country
Above carrying capacity: The birth rate < death rate. Nigeria's ecosystem have depleted and not enough to support its population so max death rate is reached.
Using this model, we see how population replenished per person (Population per capita) decreases as the population nears carrying capacity.
 
Clone of Logistic Moose Population Dynamics
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This model simulates the growth of human populations at a global level and a local level (e.g., Oshawa) using logistic growth principles. It includes components for population size, birth rates, death rates, migration for local population, and carrying capacity. Each stock and flow is described with units and explanations.
Global And Local Population
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The dynamics of a moose population with density-dependent birth rate...the birth rate equals the death rate when the population is at carrying capacity; the birth rate is greater than the death rate when the population is below carrying capacity; the birth rate is below the death rate when the population is above carrying capacity.
Clone of Logistic Moose Population Dynamics
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This model demonstrates how the population of trees fluctuates and changes when factors such as how much trees being planted and how many trees being harvested/torn down come into play! 
The Number of Trees in consideration of both inflow and outflows factors.
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population of oshawa model 2
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The following model shows us the fictional city in Ontario a municipality called Omnicity with fictional energy values and the relationship between all the energy types used within the city, how it affects the energy grid, with the inflows from the various types of energy the city produces. The power usage coming from Businesses and Residential, whilst the energy produced comes from Wind, Solar, Hydro, Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Micro-generated Solar Electricity from residential housing.
Omnicity Energy Flow Grid Insight
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Modeling a Human Population
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The dynamics of the human population in Oshawa are influenced by the carrying capacity.

  • When the population is below the carrying capacity, the birth rate exceeds the death rate, leading to population growth.

  • At the carrying capacity, the birth rate equals the death rate, and the population stabilizes.

  • If the population exceeds the carrying capacity, the death rate surpasses the birth rate, causing a population decline.

This model demonstrates how population growth is controlled by the availability of resources and space.


  • People (Human): Used for stocks like population and carrying capacity. It represents the number of individual humans.
  • People per person per year (Human / Human / Year): Used for rates like birth and death rates, indicating the number of people added or subtracted per person in the population each year.
  • People per year (Human / Year): Used for flows like population change, representing the total number of people added or subtracted from the population annually.
  • Logistic Human Population Dynamics - Oshawa
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    The dynamics of a moose population with density-dependent birth rate...the birth rate equals the death rate when the population is at carrying capacity; the birth rate is greater than the death rate when the population is below carrying capacity; the birth rate is below the death rate when the population is above carrying capacity.
    Clone of Logistic Moose Population Dynamics
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    The dynamics of the human population in Oshawa with density-dependent birth rate...the birth rate equals the death rate when the population is at carrying capacity; the birth rate is greater than the death rate when the population is below carrying capacity; the birth rate is below the death rate when the population is above carrying capacity.
    Values are in thousands
    Logistic Model of Oshawa Population Dynamics
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    This model stimulates the growth of the human population at a large scale, ranging from global to local growth. It is modeled using logistic growth, where the carrying capacity (maximum sustainable population) limits the exponential growth due to available resources. 
    Human Population Growth Model
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    This model displays how the population of the Earth changes. With a larger birth rate than death rate the population increases and heads towards K (carrying capacity). If the birth rate is lower than the death rate, the population will slowly diminish and will move away from carrying capacity.
    Globe Population Dynamics
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    Relation between factors contributing to carbon emission and carbon absorption
    Carbon Emission and Carbon Absorption
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    Modeling the growth in the number of whales
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    The dynamics of a moose population with density-dependent birth rate...the birth rate equals the death rate when the population is at carrying capacity; the birth rate is greater than the death rate when the population is below carrying capacity; the birth rate is below the death rate when the population is above carrying capacity.
    Clone of Logistic Moose Population Dynamics
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    The dynamics of a moose population with density-dependent birth rate...the birth rate equals the death rate when the population is at carrying capacity; the birth rate is greater than the death rate when the population is below carrying capacity; the birth rate is below the death rate when the population is above carrying capacity.
    Clone of Logistic Moose Population Dynamics
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    The dynamics of a moose population with density-dependent birth rate...the birth rate equals the death rate when the population is at carrying capacity; the birth rate is greater than the death rate when the population is below carrying capacity; the birth rate is below the death rate when the population is above carrying capacity.
    Clone of Logistic Moose Population Dynamics
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    The dynamics of household water management with constant water supply and usage rates.


    This model simulates the management of water in a household. The “Water Reservoir” stock represents the total amount of water available. The “Water Supply” inflow adds water to the reservoir based on the “Supply Rate.” The “Water Usage” outflow removes water from the reservoir based on the “Usage Rate.” By adjusting the “Supply Rate” and “Usage Rate,” users can see how conservation efforts impact water availability over time.
    Clone of Water Usage and Conservation in a Household
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    The dynamics of a moose population with constant birth and death rates.
    Clone of Exponential Moose Population Dynamics
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    The dynamics of a constant bathtub water level with constant water inflow and water outflow rates.
    Constant Bathtub Water Level Dynamics
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    The dynamics of a moose population with constant birth and death rates.
    Clone of Moose Population Exponential Growth
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    The dynamics of a moose population with constant birth and death rates.
    Clone of Exponential Moose Population Dynamics
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    The dynamics of Oshawa’s population are modeled with a carrying capacity, where population growth is influenced by density-dependent factors. At lower population sizes, the birth rate exceeds the death rate, with a maximum birth rate and a maximum death rate. As the population increases and approaches the carrying capacity, resource limitations cause the birth rate and death rate to equalize. If the population exceeds the carrying capacity, the death rate will surpass the birth rate, gradually reducing population size, stabilizing near equilibrium.
    Logistic Oshawa Population Dynamics