Lecture Notes on Modelling Ecological Dynamics (FAA 948)

These lecture notes provide a comprehensive introduction to ecological modelling with applications in fisheries and aquaculture. The material covers fundamental mathematical foundations, population dynamics, ecosystem and food web models, spatial and stochastic approaches, and computational methods. Case studies from tropical systems, including Nigerian aquaculture and estuarine fisheries, illustrate practical applications. The notes emphasize sustainable management, integrating biological, environmental, and economic factors, and include tutorial questions to support teaching and research. This resource is intended for students, researchers, and practitioners in ecology, fisheries science, and environmental management.