Continuous Generation Population Models
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)
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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).
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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.
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<= 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.
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<= This takes into account both the reaction and
reproductive lags.
