| Catalog Description |
Discrete dynamical systems can be used to model
and analyze many real-world problems including population growth, compound
interest and annuities, radioactive decay, pollution control, and
medication dosages.
Such problems are usually delayed until calculus; however, the discrete
dynamical systems approach uses only high school advanced algebra.
Teachers who complete this module will be able analyze a variety discrete
dynamical systems using the TI-82 or TI-83 calculators (or any other
calculator with similar graphing and sequence capabilities). They will also
learn how to integrate this material into advanced algebra, precalculus,
and calculus courses. This
course was developed at our MTL partner institution, Illinois State
University. Credit: 1/4 grad.unit ( = 1 sem. hr.) or 3
CEUs.
Discrete Dynamical Systems for Teachers was written by Professor
John Dossey of Illinois State University and posted on MTL in
September, 1997. It was revised by Tony Peressini in July of 1998.
Tony Peressini and Tom Anderson are the MTL instructors for this module.
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