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Modelling Population Growth and Sustainable Harvesting
- Source :
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International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology . 2024 55(2):407-441. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- In this paper, we discuss how a professor could have students, using rational and exponential functions, develop models for several different density-dependent populations based on characteristics of the species. Students would then need to choose an appropriate method from among three different analytic methods (find a solution, phase-line analysis, graphing approximate solutions) to analyse their models. We then discuss how to use aspects of a species' behaviour to choose an appropriate model from among the ones developed. Finally, we show how a professor could apply what students have learned to develop general principles for sustainable harvesting of such species.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0020-739X and 1464-5211
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1411082
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2023.2245835