Research Skills in Theoretical Ecology

Math 198 --- Research Skills for Theoretical Ecology

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SYLLABUS:

Syllabus and Lexicon

COURSE NOTES:

Insect Biology lecture notes (B. Tenhumberg)
Concept map of the research project

HANDOUT SHEETS:

Literature Instructions
Directions for the Linear Regression Spreadsheet
June 13 assignment summary
Matrix Algebra homework

COMPUTER FILES:

Spreadsheet for Linear Regression
Template for R script to fit Holling type 2 model
Template for R script to simulate boxbug population dynamics
Final boxbug simulation program
Slightly-improved final boxbug simulation program
Template for aphid population program
Old large cage data
Template for predation program
Test predation data
Program for estimating semi-saturation
Predation program with revised graph

COMPUTER SOFTWARE:

BUGBOX_predator and BUGBOX_population
R for Windows (* Download the file and double-click to install. Accept all defaults. *)

Last changed: June 13, 2008