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1-102C-S-CancerGrowth

19 Jan 2022 | Modeling Scenarios | Contributor(s): Jennie D'Ambroise, Jue Wang

This module is designed for Calculus I class and guides students in the use of differential equation models to predict cancer growth and study treatment outcomes. Several classical models for cancer growth are presented including exponential, power law, Bertalanffy, logistic, and Gompertz....

1-005C-S-OilSlick

17 Jan 2022 | Modeling Scenarios | Contributor(s): Jennie D'Ambroise

We describe a modeling activity for Calculus I students in which modeling with difference and differential equations is appropriate. This model enlightens students as to how derivatives are used in applications as well as a brief introductory encounter with parameter estimation for a linear,...