lab #11
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by careful reading of problem 3.10
in mooney/swift, develop a difference
equation model for the population
of caribou, and implement the model
computationally. 

the lab report will be due noon 
wednesday 26 march, and so covers two
consecutive lab sessions.

the problem statement is fairly clear
and complete, but may have some elements
that you feel are open to interpretation.
the decision on how to resolve ambiguities 
is up to you, but you should include any 
rationale of your decision as part of 
the methodology section of your report.

(note the TAs will not be grading on 
the basis of looking for specific 
numbers, but on the quality of your
report and the credibility of your model.)

some checks you have available are the
linear algebra for the baseline model
of part a).  also, you should use 
the linear algebra of part b) with 
average winter rates to compare with 
your random results.  similar thinking
can be done for the versions with hunting.

roughly speaking, parts 1&2 can be 
separated from parts 3&4 to give two
studies (for purposes of report writing).

be sure to address the questions 1-4 of
the problem statement in your conclusions.

in the final analysis, comment on what 
you think are the best & worst features
of your model.