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Population ecology : an introduction to computer simulations / Ruth Bernstein.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, [2003]Copyright date: ©2003Description: viii, 158 pages ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0470851481
  • 9780470851487
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 577.88 21
LOC classification:
  • QH352 .B458 2003
Contents:
Exercise 1. Exponential Population Growth -- Exercise 2. Population Invasions -- Exercise 3. The Leslie Matrix: Age Structured -- Exercise 4. The Leslie Matrix: Stage Structured -- Exercise 5. Metapopulation Dynamics -- Exercise 6. Logistic Population Growth -- Exercise 7. Interspecific Competition and Coexistence -- Exercise 8. Interspecific Competition and Geographic Distributions -- Exercise 9. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Introduction to the Model -- Exercise 10. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effect of Predator Efficiency -- Exercise 11. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effects of Social Behavior -- Exercise 12. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effects of Carrying Capacity and Satiation -- Exercise 13. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Harvesting a Prey Population -- Exercise 14. Optimal Foraging: Searching Predators that Minimize Time -- Exercise 15. Optimal Foraging: Searching Predators that Maximize Energy -- Exercise 16. Optimal Foraging: Sit-and-wait Predators that Maximize Energy -- Exercise 17. Optimal Foraging: Pollinators -- Exercise 18. Microparasite-Host Dynamics -- Exercise 19. Macroparasite-Host Dynamics -- Exercise 20. Parasitoid-Host Dynamics -- Exercise 21. Conserving an Endangered Species -- Exercise 22. Controlling an Invasive Species -- Glossary of MATLAB Commands -- Color, Marker, and Line Style for the Graphs.
Summary: "Population Dynamics: An Introduction to Computer Simulations is a practical-based guide that teaches the student how to apply and modify the classical mathematical models of population dynamics._ Assuming little in the way of advanced mathematical skills, the models used within population ecology and conservation biology are introduced through the use of simple computer simulations._ Exercises are presented in as simple form as possible, enabling the student to focus on biology rather than mathematical procedures._ New techniques and shortcuts are introduced gradually with commands carefully explained and defined in an extensive glossary. ; ; Key features:; ; ; An introduction to population dynamics by means of computer simulations.; ; Exercises based on MATLAB where no previous experience is required.; ; Prepares students for programming and analyzing their own models of population change.; ; Designed to accompany an undergraduate course in ecology, population biology and conservation.;"--Publisher description.
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Errata slip inserted.

Includes index.

Exercise 1. Exponential Population Growth -- Exercise 2. Population Invasions -- Exercise 3. The Leslie Matrix: Age Structured -- Exercise 4. The Leslie Matrix: Stage Structured -- Exercise 5. Metapopulation Dynamics -- Exercise 6. Logistic Population Growth -- Exercise 7. Interspecific Competition and Coexistence -- Exercise 8. Interspecific Competition and Geographic Distributions -- Exercise 9. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Introduction to the Model -- Exercise 10. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effect of Predator Efficiency -- Exercise 11. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effects of Social Behavior -- Exercise 12. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effects of Carrying Capacity and Satiation -- Exercise 13. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Harvesting a Prey Population -- Exercise 14. Optimal Foraging: Searching Predators that Minimize Time -- Exercise 15. Optimal Foraging: Searching Predators that Maximize Energy -- Exercise 16. Optimal Foraging: Sit-and-wait Predators that Maximize Energy -- Exercise 17. Optimal Foraging: Pollinators -- Exercise 18. Microparasite-Host Dynamics -- Exercise 19. Macroparasite-Host Dynamics -- Exercise 20. Parasitoid-Host Dynamics -- Exercise 21. Conserving an Endangered Species -- Exercise 22. Controlling an Invasive Species -- Glossary of MATLAB Commands -- Color, Marker, and Line Style for the Graphs.

"Population Dynamics: An Introduction to Computer Simulations is a practical-based guide that teaches the student how to apply and modify the classical mathematical models of population dynamics._ Assuming little in the way of advanced mathematical skills, the models used within population ecology and conservation biology are introduced through the use of simple computer simulations._ Exercises are presented in as simple form as possible, enabling the student to focus on biology rather than mathematical procedures._ New techniques and shortcuts are introduced gradually with commands carefully explained and defined in an extensive glossary. ; ; Key features:; ; ; An introduction to population dynamics by means of computer simulations.; ; Exercises based on MATLAB where no previous experience is required.; ; Prepares students for programming and analyzing their own models of population change.; ; Designed to accompany an undergraduate course in ecology, population biology and conservation.;"--Publisher description.

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