Calculus

Study of continuous change through derivatives and integrals.

Practical Applications

Biology and Population Growth

Understanding Nature with Calculus

In biology, calculus models how populations grow or shrink, how diseases spread, and how chemicals move in the environment.

  • Population Dynamics: Predict animal or human population changes over time.
  • Epidemiology: Model the spread of diseases.
  • Medicine: Calculate rates of drug absorption.

By using calculus, biologists can make predictions and decisions that help protect species and improve health outcomes.

Examples

  • Modeling rabbit population growth with differential equations.

  • Predicting how quickly a disease will spread through a community using calculus.