Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Population Dynamics and Graphing

In Class:
Discussed Population Dynamics
Identified population growth curves and ecological interactions

If Absent:
Read Chapter 4
Complete all Ch 4 Vocab

HW:
Finish Ch 4 Vocab
Begin Ch 5 Vocab
Study terms used in class today - exponential growth, J-curve, S-curve, limiting factors, carrying capacity
Be able to calculate change in populations using the equation discussed in class
      change in pop = (b+i)-(d+e)

Next Time:
More on populations
Population Activity
Discussions of effects on Food Chains and Food Webs