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The Department of Physics & Astronomy Presents:
"Ecological & Evolutionary Simulations in Finite, Structured Populations"
Dr. Robert Laird
University of Lethbridge
Biological Sciences Department
Thursday April 14th, 2016
1:40pm, Room C620, U Hall
Abstract:
Traditional models in ecology and evolution often assume that processes take place in the 'thermodynamic limit' of infinitely large, well-mixed populations. However, real populations are finite and structured along various spatial and social networks. I will discuss the importance of population structure in determining ecological and evolutionary outcomes, with a particular focus on simulations of non-transitive competition and the evolution of cooperation.
Contact:
Catherine Drenth | catherine.drenth@uleth.ca | (403) 329-2280 | uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy
