This module will be about mutualisms in ecology, specifically from an evolutionary perspective. We will be using the computer program R and RStudio in many of these exercises. The computer lab has both programs available, but you can find instructions on installing on your own computer here.
Date
Topic
Readings, HW and things to think about
Tuesday Oct. 9
Introduction & Discussion
Reading for today: Axelrod & Hamilton 1981 , Janzen 1985
HW due next time: Paper drafts due by beginning of class (send to Ford)
Thursday Oct. 11
Tit for Tat
- Short discussion of readings (Conference room)
- Tit for Tat computer exercise (Ecology Computer room)
- Download R script for class (zipped file)
Reading for Today: Lewontin 1970
HW for next time: Finish simulation exercise
Tuesday Oct. 16
- Genetic and economic perspectives on mutualisms
- Extending the idea of Tit for Tat
Reading for today: Frank 1994, Hammerstien & Noe 2016
HW for next time: None
Thursday Oct. 18
- Paper Discussion
- Simulation Exercise
Reading for today: Doebeli & Knowlton 1998
HW for next class: Finish simulation exercise from class
Tuesday Oct 23
- Invasion analysis I
Reading for Today: See readings from previous class
Optional Reading: Geritz 1997
HW for next class: None
Thursday Oct 25
- Trading with multiple partners
- Conclusion and synthesis exercies
Optional/Suggested Reading for Today: Kümmel & Salant 2006