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 able to use spreadsheets

* understand 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