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Assignment II (Part II) Question 1. Consider the following schematic representation of a system consisting of two populations, humans (Host) and mosquitos (Vector), where part of each population is infected and the rest is uninfected (susceptible). 1. Write down a systems of differential equations to model the dynamics.

Question 2. Consider the following schematic representation of the SIR model. 1. Write down a system of differential equations to model the dynamics of the system. 2. Prove the conservation of total population. 3. Give a numerical scheme to estimate the dynamics. 4. Given the initial population, I=4, S=96 and R=0, compute the values at t=1. Use: step size Δt = 0.2. Transmission rate=0.001 Recovery rate=0.05

Question 3. Investigate the Model in 1. What are the human populations of the model. 2. Draw a diagram (as in the above questions) to depict interactions and the dynamics of the populations. 3. What is the meaning of β0 value? 4. Build your own simulation of the model using NetLogo.

Paper For Above Instructions

The dynamics of infectious diseases can be modeled using various mathematical frameworks, with differential equations serving as a prominent tool for understanding population interactions. In this paper, we will focus on developing differential equations for two scenarios: the interaction between humans and mosquitoes, and the classic SIR model of disease spread.

Question 1: Modeling the Dynamics of Humans and Mosquitoes

To model the interactions between humans (hosts) and mosquitoes (vectors), we define the following variables:

  • SH: Susceptible humans
  • IH: Infected humans
  • SM: Susceptible mosquitoes
  • IM: Infected mosquitoes

We can formulate a set of differential equations to represent the dynamics of these populations:

\(\frac{dS_H}{dt} = \mu_H - \beta I_H S_M\)


\(\frac{dI_H}{dt} = \beta I_H S_M - \gamma_H I_H\)


\(\frac{dS_M}{dt} = \mu_M - \beta I_H S_M\)


\(\frac{dI_M}{dt} = \beta I_H S_M - \gamma_M I_M\)

Where:

  • \(\mu_H\) is the natural birth rate of humans.
  • \(\mu_M\) is the natural birth rate of mosquitoes.
  • \(\beta\) is the transmission rate of the disease from infected humans to susceptible mosquitoes.
  • \(\gamma_H\) is the recovery rate of infected humans.
  • \(\gamma_M\) is the natural death rate of infected mosquitoes.

Question 2: The SIR Model

The SIR model can be expressed using the following variables:

  • S: Susceptible individuals
  • I: Infected individuals
  • R: Recovered individuals

We can formulate a set of differential equations for the SIR model as follows:

\(\frac{dS}{dt} = -\beta SI\)


\(\frac{dI}{dt} = \beta SI - \gamma I\)


\(\frac{dR}{dt} = \gamma I\)

Where:

  • \(\beta\) is the transmission rate of the disease.
  • \(\gamma\) is the recovery rate.

Proving Conservation of Total Population

The total population \(N\) remains constant and can be expressed as:

\(N = S + I + R\)

Taking the derivative of \(N\) with respect to time:

\(\frac{dN}{dt} = \frac{dS}{dt} + \frac{dI}{dt} + \frac{dR}{dt} = 0\)

Thus, the conservation of total population is validated since \(\frac{dN}{dt} = 0\).

Numerical Scheme

To estimate the dynamics using a numerical scheme, we employ the Euler method. Starting with initial conditions \(I(0) = 4\), \(S(0) = 96\), and \(R(0) = 0\), we compute the values at \(t=1\) using a step size \(\Delta t = 0.2\):

  • At time \(t=0\): \(S_0 = 96, I_0 = 4, R_0 = 0\)
  • At time \(t=0.2\):
  • \(S_1 = S_0 - \beta S_0 I_0 \Delta t\)
  • \(I_1 = I_0 + (\beta S_0 I_0 - \gamma I_0) \Delta t\)
  • \(R_1 = R_0 + \gamma I_0 \Delta t\)

Repeating this procedure yields the estimates for \(t = 1\).

Question 3: Investigating the Model

The human populations in the model consist of Susceptible and Infected individuals, with the dynamics dependent on transmission and recovery rates. A diagram illustrating the interactions can be constructed using arrows to represent the flow between states (S, I, R).

The parameter \(\beta_0\) signifies the baseline transmission rate, dictating the speed at which the disease spreads through the susceptible population.

Using NetLogo, the simulation can reproduce the dynamics explored to visualize the interactions further, aiding in understanding potential outcomes under different scenarios.

Conclusion

In summary, the use of differential equations allows for sophisticated modeling of infectious disease dynamics. By exploring both the host-vector model and the SIR model, we gain insights into population interactions, disease spread mechanisms, and control measures.

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