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Highlights: An introduction to the use of the exponential and logarithm with biologically relevant examples
Abstract: This unit has a number of activities for students to help them develop an understanding of the value and implication of the exponential function in a variety of active learning situations. A few basic short readings for students are included.
Resource Types: In-class activity, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problem, Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
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Physics Topics: 

Electricity & Magnetism > Electric Fields and Potential > Electric Field, Electrostatic Potential and Potential Energy

Electricity & Magnetism > Electrostatics > Conductors and Insulators

Thermo & Stat Mech > Kinetic and Diffusive Processes > Diffusion

Thermo & Stat Mech > Probability

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Biochemistry > Proteins

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms > Cross-membrane Transport

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > The Cell

Molecular and Cellular Biology > Cellular Dynamics

Math Topics: 
Algebra; Exponentials and Logarithms; Graphical Analysis

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Copyright:   2025 Edward Redish

License:   CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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