Chapter+3_Exponential,+Logistic,+and+Logarithmic+Functions

media type="custom" key="7039967" =**Chapter 3: Exponential, Logistic, and Logarithmic Functions: **=

__Section 3.1: Exponential and Logistic Functions__
Key Concepts:
 * Exponential functions and their graphs
 * The natural base //e//
 * Logistic functions and their graphs
 * Population models
 * Assignment: Pg 286: 3-39 (3rds), 41, 44, 45, 48, 49, 52, 53, 55, 56, 65, 67**
 * Due: January 15, 2013 **

__Section 3.2: Exponential and Logistic Modeling__
Key Concepts:
 * Constant percentage rate and exponential functions
 * Exponential growth and decay models
 * Using regression to model population
 * Other logistic models
 * Assignment: Pg 296: 3-57 (3rds)**
 * Due: January 17, 2013 **

__Section 3.3: Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs__
Key Concepts:
 * Inverses of exponential functions
 * Common logarithms-base 10
 * Natural logarithms-base //e//
 * Graphs of logarithmic functions
 * Measuring sound using decibels
 * Assignment: Pg 308: 3-36 (3rds), 37, 40, 43, 45, 49, 52, 53, 56, 59, 60, 62**
 * Due: January 31, 2013 **

__Section 3.4: Properties of Logarithmic Functions__
Key Concepts:
 * Properties of logarithms
 * Change of base
 * Graphs of logarithmic functions with base //b//
 * Re-expressing data
 * Assignment: Pg 317: 3-51 (3rds), 52, 53, 55, 63, 65, 66, 67**
 * Due: February 1, 2013 **

__Section 3.5: Equation Solving and Modeling__
Key Concepts:
 * Solving exponential equations
 * Solving logarithmic equations
 * Orders of magnitude and logarithmic models
 * Newton's law of cooling
 * Logarithmic re-expression
 * Assignment: Pg 331: 3-48 (3rds), 49-53, 55, 56, 67, 69, 70, 74, 76**
 * Due: February 5, 2013 **

__Section 3.6: Mathematics of Finance__
Key Concepts:
 * Interest compounded annually
 * Interest compounded //n// times per year
 * Interest compounded continuously
 * Annual percentage yield
 * Annuities-future value
 * Loans and mortgages-present value
 * Assignment: Pg 341: 3-66 (3rds)**
 * Due: February 11, 2013 **