Individual-based, stochastic models for metapopulations on the brink of extinction
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Transients and attractors in epidemics
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The ecological interactions between species can influence host-pathogen dynamics. For example, shared pathogens can lead to indirect completion between species,
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Assessment rubric for leading a class discussion can be downloaded as pdf.
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The ability of a pathogen to adapt to a new environment – whether this be a different host species or
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