PHAR 7632 Chapter 2

Background Mathematical Material

After completing the material in this chapter each student should:-

understand exponents and logarithms, algebraically and graphically
be able to use linear (Cartesian) and semi-log graph paper for the representation of data
be able to draw a 'best-fit' straight line through data on linear and semi-log graph paper
understand and be able to use spreadsheets
understand (a little) differential and integral calculus
be able to write differential equations given a compartmental modeling scheme as a diagram or description
be able calculate the area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) using the linear trapezoidal rule

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