Document Type
Thesis
Publication Date
1994
Disciplines
Mathematics
Advisor
Gary Brown
Abstract
An exploration of systems of equations modeling closed hypothetical ecosystems. Models are formed from biological assumptions about population. Models are constructed by combining or modifying simpler systems. The simple models used in constructing systems are the logistic, competition, and Lotka-Volterra models. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are used to prove some results about the equilibria of the systems. Geometric perspectives of the systems are used to develop the intuitive approach of the work. Examples of graphed systems are included. Partial results are proven. Conjectures are formed. Difficulties in the work are described and suggestions for further work are given.
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Recommended Citation
Brenner, Kevin, "A Qualitative Analysis of Differential Equations of Population Dynamics" (1994). Honors Theses, 1963-2015. 483.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/honors_theses/483