In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will create a model that simulates the interrelated dynamics of three different species populations within an environment: plants, deer, and wolves
By doing so, you’ll be introduced to Insight Maker, a free web-based simulation environment that supports both System Dynamics modeling and Agent Based modeling. This will equip you with everything you need to know in order to build tailor-made models and simulations.
Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
Status: Storytelling
Storytelling
Status: Simulation and Simulation Software
Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner·Guided Project·2 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Feb 8, 2023
Easy to follow, fun project I don't mind recommending to college student.
4.0
·Reviewed Nov 14, 2025
The interface has changed since the course was done.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 13, 2021
Detailed and informative, it clearly delivers the basics for students unfamiliar with the subject matter.
4.0
·Reviewed Apr 23, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to create this tutorial.
4.0
·Reviewed Feb 25, 2021
A short project that provided a decent overview of the basics of building systems models and how to use the Insights Maker tool. This helps in getting one started in systems modelling.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 30, 2023
A great opportunity for students to introduce themselves to calculus based real life models
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Deepan
4.0
·Reviewed Feb 26, 2021
A short project that provided a decent overview of the basics of building systems models and how to use the Insights Maker tool. This helps in getting one started in systems modelling.
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Francisco
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 27, 2021
It is a good learning tool for those who are starting the trajectory of ecosystem modeling.
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MD.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 10, 2020
Great course for Ecosystem Model
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FARHANA
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 6, 2020
Good but too easy for me and heavily lagged.
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Наталля
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 15, 2021
I am grateful very much for the teacher and organizers of the course! It helped me a lot. I am going to improve my knowledge in ecosystems, and working with Insight Maker gave me new knowledge and future goals. Thank you for your job!
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Elizabeth
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 1, 2020
This was a great introduction to ecosystem dynamics modeling on this particular modeling program. I hope there is a project offered soon that teaches more advanced skills as well or gives the opportunity to use real life data.
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Kent
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 14, 2021
Detailed and informative, it clearly delivers the basics for students unfamiliar with the subject matter.
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VIBHUTI
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 31, 2023
A great opportunity for students to introduce themselves to calculus based real life models
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Yuliya
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 9, 2023
Easy to follow, fun project I don't mind recommending to college student.