Sessions for 543

Session 0. Review of Basic Concepts

  1. Review
  2. Homework

Session 1. Lotka-Volterra Theory

  1. Models
  2. Trophic interactions
  3. Lotka-Volterra
  4. Plausible models
  5. Prey self-limitation
  6. Homework

Session 2. Modified L-V Models

  1. Functional response
  2. L-V models with predator satiation
  3. Competition for prey
  4. Homework

Session 3. Biomass Conversion

  1. Ivlev model
  2. Watt model
  3. Gutierrez model
  4. Homework

Session 4. Individual Survival

  1. Key factors
  2. Fixed resources
  3. Depletable resources
  4. Enemy attack
  5. Trophic Chains
  6. Homework

Session 5. Predator-Prey Dynamics

  1. Model comparisons
  2. Specialized predators
  3. Generalist predators
  4. Homework

Session 6. Applications

  1. Models and data
  2. Biological control
  3. Homework

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