Austrian Center for Didactics of Computer Algebra
Josef Lechner BG/BRG Amstetten, Lower Austria |
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We discuss a mathematical model of increasing the HI-viruses in the human body. This model gives an answer to the question why the space of time between HI-infection and outbreak of AIDS differs to a great extent. It also gives insight into the phenomenon that our immune system is generally not able to root out HI-viruses completely. This example is interesting from different view-points:
- It is well suited for lessons combining subjects like mathematics and biology.
- It demonstrates that even extensive simulations can be well done by the TI92/TI89 or DERIVE.
- It emphasizes the usefullness of recursively defined sequencies which prove to be a multi-functional tool.
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