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Modeling Dynamic Biological Systems

  • A direct and approachable introduction to computer simulations in the biological sciences
  • Does not require a substantial mathematics or computer science background

Part of the book series: Modeling Dynamic Systems (MDS)

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Table of contents (43 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Modeling Dynamic Biological Systems

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 3-27
    3. Exploring Dynamic Biological Systems

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 28-38
    4. Risky Population

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 39-43
    5. Steady State, Oscillation, and Chaos in Population Dynamics

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 44-53
    6. Spatial Dynamics

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 54-57
  3. Physical and Biochemical Models

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 59-59
    2. Law of Mass Action

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 61-64
    3. Catalyzed Product

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 65-68
    4. Two-Stage Nutrient Uptake Model

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 69-73
    5. Iodine Compartment Model

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 74-76
    6. The Brusselator

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 77-81
    7. Fitzhugh-Nagumo Neuron Model

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 82-86
    8. Solar Radiation to Nonobstructed Inclined Surfaces

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 87-96
  4. Genetics Models

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97
    2. Mating and Mutation of Alleles

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 99-103
    3. Natural Selection, Mutation, and Fitness

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 104-108
  5. Models of Organisms

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109
    2. Odor-Sensing Model

      • Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
      Pages 111-113

About this book

Models help us understand the dynamics of real-world processes by using the computer to mimic the actual forces that are known or assumed to result in a system's behavior. This book does not require a substantial background in mathematics or computer science.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Center for Energy and Environmental Studies and the Department of Geography, Boston University, Boston, USA

    Matthias Ruth

  • Department of Geography, University of Illinois, Urbana, USA

    Bruce Hannon

Bibliographic Information

Buy it now

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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