Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

A Biologist's Guide to Mathematical Modeling in Ecology and Evolution

1 Anmeldelser

5

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Fakta

Thirty years ago, biologists could get by with a rudimentary grasp of mathematics and modeling. Not so today. In seeking to answer fundamental questions about how biological systems function and change over time, the modern biologist is as likely to rely on sophisticated mathematical and computer-based models as traditional fieldwork. In this book, Sarah Otto and Troy Day provide biology students with the tools necessary to both interpret models and to build their own.

The book starts at an elementary level of mathematical modeling, assuming that the reader has had high school mathematics and first-year calculus. Otto and Day then gradually build in depth and complexity, from classic models in ecology and evolution to more intricate class-structured and probabilistic models. The authors provide primers with instructive exercises to introduce readers to the more advanced subjects of linear algebra and probability theory. Through examples, they describe how models have been used to understand such topics as the spread of HIV, chaos, the age structure of a country, speciation, and extinction.

Ecologists and evolutionary biologists today need enough mathematical training to be able to assess the power and limits of biological models and to develop theories and models themselves. This innovative book will be an indispensable guide to the world of mathematical models for the next generation of biologists.

• A how-to guide for developing new mathematical models in biology

• Provides step-by-step recipes for constructing and analyzing models

• Interesting biological applications

• Explores classical models in ecology and evolution

• Questions at the end of every chapter

• Primers cover important mathematical topics

• Exercises with answers

• Appendixes summarize useful rules

• Labs and advanced material available

© 2011 Princeton University Press (E-bog): 9781400840915

Release date

E-bog: 19. september 2011

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Topics in Mathematical Modeling Ka-Kit Tung
  2. Numbers Rule: The Vexing Mathematics of Democracy, from Plato to the Present George Szpiro
  3. The Best Writing on Mathematics 2010 Mircea Pitici
  4. General Theory of Algebraic Equations Etienne Bézout
  5. Strange Curves, Counting Rabbits, & Other Mathematical Explorations Keith Ball
  6. Individual-based Modeling and Ecology Steven F. Railsback
  7. Mathematics in India Kim Plofker
  8. Applications of Modern Physics in Medicine Mark Strikman
  9. The Mathematics of Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, India, and Islam: A Sourcebook Victor J. Katz
  10. Selfsimilar Processes Paul Embrechts
  11. The Edge of Objectivity: An Essay in the History of Scientific Ideas Charles Coulston Gillispie
  12. Symmetric Markov Processes, Time Change, and Boundary Theory (LMS-35) Zhenqing Chen
  13. Numerical Analysis Larkin Ridgway Scott
  14. Logic: The Laws of Truth Nicholas J.J. Smith
  15. Do Not Erase: Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards Jessica Wynne
  16. Google's PageRank and Beyond: The Science of Search Engine Rankings Amy N. Langville
  17. Of Time, Passion, and Knowledge Julius Thomas Fraser
  18. Philosophy of Mathematics and Natural Science Hermann Weyl
  19. Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now?: And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability Paul J. Nahin
  20. The Fascinating World of Graph Theory Gary Chartrand
  21. A Survey of Computational Physics: Introductory Computational Science José Páez
  22. The Tests of Time: Readings in the Development of Physical Theory Lisa M. Dolling
  23. Numerical Methods: Design, Analysis, and Computer Implementation of Algorithms Tim P. Chartier
  24. Nonlinear Optimization Andrzej Ruszczynski
  25. The Future of the Brain: Essays by the World's Leading Neuroscientists Gary Marcus
  26. Math Bytes: Google Bombs, Chocolate-Covered Pi, and Other Cool Bits in Computing Tim P. Chartier
  27. Bitcoin Nation: How sound money can fix democracy Michael Anton Fischer
  28. Money on the Move: The Revolution in International Finance since 1980 Robert Solomon
  29. GED Secrets: Elevate Your Study Game with Proven Strategies for Success: "Elevate your GED prep with dynamic audio lessons for ultimate success on test day!" Rigel Calloway
  30. Pilot License Secrets: Essential Tips for a Smooth Checkride Experience: "Unlock your pilot license potential with essential tips for a seamless checkride experience!" Orson Vexler
  31. A Joosr Guide to... The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford Joosr
  32. LSAT Tactics: Boost Your Score with Winning Strategies!: "Master the LSAT! Access captivating audio lessons designed to skyrocket your score with winning strategies!" Jasper Langford
  33. Ancient World in 100 Words: Start conversations and spark inspiration Clive Gifford
  34. Engineering: Aviation, Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Data, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical and Software Engineering (15 in 1) Phil Gilberts
  35. College Essay Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Successful College Admissions Essay Ethan Sawyer
  36. Baseball Is Back: A Complete Guide to Baseball in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Summer Games Jacob Gardner
  37. WTF is SGE: Find out how Search Generative Experience could impact your business. Cardwell Beach

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis