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Introduction to Ecological Modelling

Gillman, Mike / Hails, Rosemary

Ecological Methods and Concepts

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1. Auflage Februar 1997
216 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-632-03634-9
John Wiley & Sons

At present, most books on ecological modelling rely on very complex
mathematics, resulting in students and researchers shying away from
investigating the potential uses of ecological models and their
methods of construction. This new book aims to open up this
exciting area to a much wider audience. Assuming only basic
mathematical knowledge, the text uses case studies to show how a
relatively small set of techniques of model construction can be
used in a wide range of important applications. Researchers will
find it an invaluable guide to using ecological models in their
work.

* * Uses case studies to clearly demonstrate the applications of
ecological models.

* Avoids complex mathematics.

* A practical how-to guide for ecological researchers.

* Sample ecological models available via this web site.

Introduction: Themes Of Ecological Modelling.

Probability Of Population Extinction.

Looking For Cycles: The Dynamics Of Predators And Their
Prey.

Population Dynamics Of Species With Complex Life-Histories.

Dynamics Of Ecological Communities.

Spatial Models And Thresholds.

Disease And Biological Control.

Answers To Questions.

Glossary Of Symbols And Terms.

References.

Index
"Teachers of courses on ecological modelling will find [this book] a useful source-book at a competitive price."
Mike Gillman has been based at the Open University since 1990. He has contributed to a diverse set of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biological and environmental science. His research interests are equally broad, spanning population dynamics, community ecology and evolutionary biology. He has a particular interest in the environment and conservation of Neotropical forests.

Rosemary Hails is a professor at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in Wallingford, UK. She was educated at Oxford University, where she earned a BA Honours in Zoology. Hails is a vice president and member of council for the British Ecological Society - BES -.

M. Gillman, The Open University