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This problem opens a major sequence of activities on the mathematics of population dynamics for advanced students.
This is our collection of tasks on the mathematical theme of 'Population Dynamics' for advanced students and those interested in mathematical modelling.
Dip your toe into the fascinating topic of genetics. From Mendel's theories to some cutting edge experimental techniques, this article gives an insight into some of the processes underlying. . . .
Which line graph, equations and physical processes go together?
See how differential equations might be used to make a realistic model of a system containing predators and their prey.
This is the area of the advanced stemNRICH site devoted to the core applied mathematics underlying the sciences.
chemNRICH is the area of the stemNRICH site devoted to the mathematics underlying the study of chemistry, designed to help develop the mathematics required to get the most from your study. . . .
When you change the units, do the numbers get bigger or smaller?
Explore the rates of growth of the sorts of simple polynomials often used in mathematical modelling.
Third in our series of problems on population dynamics for advanced students.
Use the interactivity to practise your skills with concentrations and molarity.
Fifth in our series of problems on population dynamics for advanced students.
An advanced mathematical exploration supporting our series of articles on population dynamics for advanced students.
First in our series of problems on population dynamics for advanced students.
Second in our series of problems on population dynamics for advanced students.
bioNRICH is the area of the stemNRICH site devoted to the mathematics underlying the study of the biological sciences, designed to help develop the mathematics required to get the most from your. . . .
Fourth in our series of problems on population dynamics for advanced students.
Sixth in our series of problems on population dynamics for advanced students.
How does the half-life of a drug affect the build up of medication in the body over time?
Are these statistical statements sometimes, always or never true? Or it is impossible to say?
Estimate these curious quantities sufficiently accurately that you can rank them in order of size
Use the logarithm to work out these pH values
In this question we push the pH formula to its theoretical limits.
Which units would you choose best to fit these situations?
What 3D shapes occur in nature. How efficiently can you pack these shapes together?
Advanced problems in the mathematical sciences.
Find out some of the mathematics behind neural networks.
Here are several equations from real life. Can you work out which measurements are possible from each equation?
At what temperature is the pH of water exactly 7?
Investigate the mathematics behind blood buffers and derive the form of a titration curve.
Use your skill and knowledge to place various scientific lengths in order of size. Can you judge the length of objects with sizes ranging from 1 Angstrom to 1 million km with no wrong attempts?
Scientists often require solutions which are diluted to a particular concentration. In this problem, you can explore the mathematics of simple dilutions
Can you work out how to produce the right amount of chemical in a temperature-dependent reaction?
How efficiently can various flat shapes be fitted together?
How would you massage the data in this Chi-squared test to both accept and reject the hypothesis?
Can you work out the parentage of the ancient hero Gilgamesh?
Is the age of this very old man statistically believable?
Which dilutions can you make using only 10ml pipettes?
A brief introduction to PCR and restriction mapping, with relevant calculations...
Use combinatoric probabilities to work out the probability that you are genetically unique!
Can you break down this conversion process into logical steps?
Which dilutions can you make using 10ml pipettes and 100ml measuring cylinders?
Which exact dilution ratios can you make using only 2 dilutions?
Can you fill in the mixed up numbers in this dilution calculation?
Test your skills at this light-absorbance calculation.
Several graphs of the sort occurring commonly in biology are given. How many processes can you map to each graph?
Could nanotechnology be used to see if an artery is blocked? Or is this just science fiction?
Use the computer to model an epidemic. Try out public health policies to control the spread of the epidemic, to minimise the number of sick days and deaths.
STEM students at university often encounter mathematical difficulties. This articles highlights the 8 key problems for biologists.