Ecological Modeling with Graph Theory
Cayla McBee
Graphs serve as mathematical models for many real-world applications occurring in a number of fields including computer science, ecology, and sociology. In this talk I will cover a basic introduction to graph theory and examine specific applications of graph theory to the field of ecology. Recent studies in ecology have used graphs to model the spread of disease through a population. We will look at how graphs with different properties can be used to predict disease dynamics on human contact networks.
