Derivatives of powers and polynomials / Derivatives of exponentials and logs (9/25/2008)

1. Main Points
The main points of the reading assignment for tomorrow was to learn more about the derivative and its different uses. For example we learn how to calculate the derivative of a linear function, of polynomials, exponential functions and of ln x.

2. Challenging
The explanation regarding the derivative of the number e was a little bit hard to follow. Maybe you can go over this in class?

3. Most Interesting
The example dealing with the instantaneous growth rate of a population I thought was interesting because of its possible applications within public health.