17 Mar 3: Sensitivity, parameterization, and density-dependence and stage-structured population dynamics

17.1 Required reading

Eigenvectors, reproductive value, sensitivity and elasticity in Vandermeer and Goldbergp45-48

Density dependence in structured populations in Vandermeer and Goldberg p48-57

17.2 Reference that will be covered in class

Kendall et al. Persistent problems in the construction of matrix population models. Ecological Modelling.