In this section you will start with the logistic equation.

This activity aligns with the following course and module objectives:

Course Objective:

Solve varies types of differential equations: slope fields, Euler's method and separation of variables.

Module Objectives:

4.4.1 Describe the concept of environmental carrying capacity in the logistic model of population growth.

4.4.2 Draw a direction field for a logistic equation and interpret the solution curves.

4.4.3 Solve a logistic equation and interpret the results.

Instructions:

Read section from the eBook provided in the Module.
Watch the videos on the VIEW page provided in the Module.
Complete homework section assignment on MyOpenMath

Optional Resources:

View the ck-12 Flexbook Concepts pages found in the Module. [“CK-12 Foundation Calculus.” CK-12 Foundation, CK-12 Foundation, www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Calculus-Concepts/.]

Completion:

Complete homework section assignment on MyOpenMath. You are now ready to move onto the next section.

Sources:

(1) OpenStax, Calculus Volume 2. OpenStax CNX. Mar 13, 2019 http://cnx.org/contents/1d39a348-071f-4537-85b6-c98912458c3c@4.1 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

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(3) CK-12 Foundation is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 3.0)

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Jared Eusea – Assistant Professor of Mathematics – River Parishes Community College