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1-062-BacteriaGrowth-ModelingScenario

Author(s): Arati Nanda Pati

Keywords: bacteria exponential growth

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Resource Image We offer students a simulation experience or data from a simulation and ask them to model the simulation using several approaches: exponential growth fit, difference equation, differential equation, and parameter estimation using EXCEL spreadsheet.

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Differential Equation Type
Technique
Qualitative Analysis
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Technology
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Key Scientific Process Skills
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Pedagogical Approaches
Vision and Change Core Competencies - Ability
Principles of How People Learn
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In this particular modeling scenario, we know the exact solution and want to see how various models predict our expectations.

We have used EXCEL and WolframAlpha for students to experience and appreciate modeling approaches without worrying much about technology and programming.

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Author(s): Arati Nanda Pati

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