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In this class we will critically review both classical works and recent literature on ecological theory. Emphasis will be on providing a theoretical and phenomenological foundation for the study of computational models. We will meet twice weekly for roundtable discussions.
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![Two spirals of color intermingling at their bases.](/courses/12-517-dynamics-of-complex-systems-ecological-theory-spring-2001/78828ae55d482a96ea39ff462e5b14d7_12-517s01.jpg)
The Lorenz attractor is a classic example of chaotic dynamics, an essential discipline for understanding ecological systems. (Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.)