and Acknowledgments
| Population
Lesson Conclusions and Acknowledgments |
Conclusions --
A computer model was used to learn and understand the relationship among two interdependent populations. Different population growth curves were observed as well as different scenarios of how the populations evolved over time. In some cases the populations were able to survive in harmony for many years.
Mathematical equations were also developed to describe mathematically some of the population growth curves. Many interesting facts about oak trees, gray squirrels, and red-tail hawks were presented to gain knowledge about the different species.
Finally, I hope that after going through this lesson, you've developed or improved your sense of respect towards the environment and conservation of our natural world and all the living organisms.
Acknowledgments --
I would like to thank Sally Waterhouse, an adjunct professor of Zoology at Ohio Wesleyan University, for suggesting to use the system consisting of oak trees, squirrels, and red-tailed hawks.
I would also like to thank Tom Carrolan for providing very good insight into hawks' behavior as it relates to squirrels. You can visit his interesting site at http://www.hawksaloft.com.
Lastly, special thanks go to Sherry Colarusso for her invaluable help with the final editing and great feedback.
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