Computational Methods for Design Lecture 2 – Some “ Simple ” Applications John A. Burns C enter for O ptimal D esign A nd C ontrol I nterdisciplinary C.
Exponential Growth. Definition: Growing without bound. Ie. Nothing limits the growth.
Changes in Population Size. Population Dynamics Populations always changing in size – Deaths, births Main determinants (measured per unit time): – Natality.
Warm-Up A population of mice quadruples every 6 months. If a mouse nest started out with 2 mice, how many mice would there be after 2 years? Write an.
