James A. Powell James S. Cangelosi Ann Marie Harris Department
of Mathematics and Statistics Utah State University Logan, Utah
84322-3900 We discuss the use of in-class games to create
realistic situations for mathematical modelling. Two games are
presented which are appropriate for use in post-calculus
settings. The first game reproduces predator-prey oscillations
and the second game simulates disease propagation in a mixing
population. When used creatively these games encourage students
to model realistic data and apply mathematical concepts to
understanding the data. AMS Subject Classifications: 00A06,
00-01, 92-01 Keywords: interdisciplinary mathematics, pedagogy,
modelling biological systems.