Week 2: Exponential Modeling

April 8th, 2010

Lecture Topics:

•  Exponential Modeling

•  Solving exponential equations with logarithms

•  An Application:  Radioisotope Dating

Notes:

•  Exponential functions

In-class worksheets and Excel files:

•  Exponential modeling

•  Solving exponential equations - Logarithms

•  Radioisotope Dating

Activities and Assignments:

•  Activity 2 and Activity 3*: To be completed and turned in during class  (* Q1 only & if you get to it)

•  Assignment 2: Due Thursday, April 15th

Extras:

•  Justifying your prediction in words

PRACTICE - LINEAR TREND LINES