Midwest Institute for Biological Control
"The Theory and Models of Biological Control"
July 22-25, 1991
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

This course is intended for students and practitioners of biological control who desire in-depth training in the key theories and models of biological control. Training or experience in biological control and familiarity with quantitative techniques are helpful but are not requirements. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Drs. Robert J. O'Neil (Purdue University) and Michael R. Strand (University of Wisconsin) will serve as instructors. Course format will include lectures and hands-on laboratory excercises.

Schedule

Monday, July 22

  • Registration
  • Welcome/Course Introduction
  • Theories of Regulation and Control (O'Neil)
  • Nicholson-Bailey Model (O'Neil)
  • Hassell-Varley Model & Functional Response (O'Neil)
  • Simulation modeling (Nicholson-Bailey, Hassell-Varley Models) (O'Neil)


Tuesday, July 23

  • Models of Aggregation (O'Neil)
  • Alternative Theories of Biological Control (O'Neil)
  • Models of Spatial Dynamics (O'Neil)
  • Examples of Predator-Prey Models in Specific Systems (O'Neil)
  • Simulation modeling (Predator-Prey Dynamics in Soybeans) (O'Neil)


Wednesday, July 24

  • Examples of Predator-Prey Models in Specific Systems (O'Neil)
  • "Flex-time"/Questions (O'Neil)
  • Foraging Strategies of Natural Enemies: Theory (Strand)
  • Foraging Strategies of Natural Enemies: Proximate Mechanisms (Strand)


Thursday, July 25

  • Reproductive Biology of Natural Enemies: Theory (Strand)
  • Reproductive Biology of Natural Enemies: Proximate Mechanisms (Strand)





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