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From: jy2y1@vax5.cit.cornell.edu
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Subject: Re: Mathematical ecology
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Date: 14 Aug 90 16:50:02 GMT
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In article <1990Aug9.180603.5489@athena.mit.edu>, jsod@athena.mit.edu (Jordi Sod) writes:
> In article <1482@ntmtv.UUCP>, behm@ntmtv.UUCP (Gregory A. Behm) writes:
> 
> |> I'd like to get some general information about the field of mathematical
> |> ecology.  Would someone please share with me what they know about this
> |> field?  Some of the questions I have are:
> |> 
> |> 		What is it? (i.e. a definition, please)
> |> 		How does it differ from "traditional" ecology?
> |> 		  (I assume it's a relatively young science)
> |> 		What are the areas of research to which it pertains?
> |> 		What are the tools and methods used?
> |> 		Etc.
> |> 
> |> Any other information you can give will be appreciated.
> |> 
> |> E-mail is preferred, but you may post if you cannot reach me.
> |> 
> |> Thanks,
> |> 
> |> Greg Behm
> |> 
> |> ntmtv!behm@ames.arc.nasa.gov
> |> {amdahl | ames | hplabs}!ntmtv!behm
> 
I don't have a definition, but have read reports on seminars concerning 
mathematical ecology. They related to epidemiological interactions and
modelled them in mathematical terms.i.e. systems of ODEs
I believe the tools used are the same any applied mathematician would use.
Just thought I'd put my 2 cent comment :-0). Bye.