Apr 14 2010

Energy Math: Scribe Post

There are four basic math problems that we have to know for the exam.  These problems deal with basic algebra so there is NO need for a calculator. Energy/Power: When dealing with these problems, you must remember that energy is the ability to work and power is a rate.  For power, P=E/T and the units [...]

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Nov 29 2009

Scribe Post–Human Population Equations

On the APES exam in the spring, we will deal with 3 basic population problems calculator-less. They generally deal with human population growth: The Rule of 70 Used for finding the time it will take for a given population to double, where the Annual Growth Rate (AGR) is expressed as a percent When using the [...]

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Nov 11 2009

Population Biology: Growth Curves

Every Env. Sci. text presents two prototypical growth curves for a population: The “J” Curve (for exponential growth) The “S” Curve (for logistic growth) Each curve is drawn from a few base assumptions: The “J” Curve assumes growth rate is constant, and resources are unlimited. Growth occurs at the intrinsic rate of growth (r). So, [...]

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