Functions of 2 Variables: Partial Derivatives
http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/biomath/populate/surface.html

Geoffrey Dixon, 7Stones

Brandeis hosts several pages demonstrating the involvement of calculus in biology. This site gives a short explanation of the partial derivative of two variables, using illustrations and various levels of magnification to demonstrate.

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Part of the Cutting Edge collection. The NAGT/DLESE On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods.

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• Quantitative Skills:Student Resources: Student Resources

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Topics: Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics