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250076 VO Introduction to Adaptive Dynamics (2012S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 25 - Mathematik

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 19.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 26.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 16.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 23.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 30.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 07.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 14.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 21.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 04.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 11.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 18.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum
  • Monday 25.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Adaptive Dynamics is a set of techniques to study the long-term evolutionary dynamics of quantitative traits as driven by mutation and substitution events. Adaptive Dynamics uses elements of game theory, dynamical systems theory and stochastic processes. A defining feature of Adaptive Dynamics is that fitness is not an a priori defined quantity but derived from an explicit ecological scenario. Adaptive Dynamics is particularly suitable to study evolution in complex ecological situations where selection can be both density- and frequency-dependent.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

1) Diekmann, O. (2004). A Beginners Guide to Adaptive Dynamics. Banach Center Publications 63: 47-86.
2) Dercole, F. and Rinaldi, S. (2008). Analysis of Evolutionary Processes. Princeton University Press.

Association in the course directory

MBIV

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