Population Dynamics
Students will examine factors that influence population size, growth rates, density, and distribution patterns.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between exponential and logistic population growth models.
- Analyze the impact of density-dependent and density-independent factors on population regulation.
- Predict the future trajectory of human population growth and its implications.
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