I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. Richard Brewster. This project would not have been possible without his guidance, expertise and patience.
I would also like to thank my committee members, Dr. Lucas Mol and Dr. Jessica Allingham for their time and feedback on this project.
Finally I would like to thank the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Thompson Rivers University, and all the faculty members from whom I have gained a deeper appreciation for mathematics and research.