Continuous Generation Population Models

MathCAD.gif (2104 bytes)  Run MathCAD and play along. NOTE: These will only run on campus.

Feel free to change the number of generations (t), the starting population (Ni) and the reproductive rate (r)

The following is the differential form of the logistic equation. You can change Ni (starting population), the reproductive rate (r), the number of generations (t), and the carrying capacity (K).

Reaction time model. L is the reaction time lag (change and compare to the above graph)

<= Change L

<= This is set-up for the first few generations. It is

calculated as above with no lag.

<= The reaction time lag (L) is used here.

Adding a reproductive time lag. Change g to alter the reproductive lag.

<= Change g

<= This is the normal setup.

<= This takes into account both the reaction and

reproductive lags.