Biology: Ecology and Evolutionary
BIOE 138 Modeling Evolution and Ecology
Introduces students to how mathematical models can be used to ask and answer evolutionary and ecological questions. Methods covered include optimality theory, population genetics, population dynamic models, game theory, and dynamic state-variable models. Students learn to develop their own mathematical models and to use models to make predictions. Statistical methods for combining theory and data are not covered. Class focuses on learning by doing, using in-class activities, weekly problem sets and an independent project. Students cannot receive credit for this course and
BIOE 238. Prerequisite(s):
BIOE 107,
BIOE 109 and by permission of the instructor. (Formerly BIOE 148B, Quantitative Methods in Ecology and Evolution.)
General Education Code
MF
Instructor
Suzanne Alonzo