Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation

Outcomes

In this lesson you will

Examine and compare the growth rate of two bacteria populations before and after a formal study of the population began.

By the end of this section you should be able to:

Model real world phenomena using exponential growth.
Sketch graphs from descriptions, tables, and collect data.
Demonstrate an intuitive understanding of the recursive nature of exponential growth.
Demonstrate an understanding of patterns that are arithmetic, power, and geometric, and relate them to corresponding functions.
Analyze tables and graphs to distinguish between linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships.
Describe and interpret domains and ranges using set notation.
Analyze and describe the characteristics of exponential and logarithmic functions.
Demonstrate an Understanding of the role or real numbers in exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations.
Apply real number exponents in expressions and equations.

To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following:

How to analyze graphs to gain specific information.
How to use graphing technology.
The concept of the domain of a function.
The concept of rate of change and how it relates to the slope of the tangent line.