TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bernstein,Ruth
TI  - Population ecology: an introduction to computer simulations 
SN  - 0470851481
AV  - QH352 .B458 2003
U1  - 577.88 21
PY  - 2003///]
CY  - West Sussex, England, Hoboken, NJ
PB  - Wiley
KW  - Population biology
KW  - Computer simulation
N1  - 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
N2  - "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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