Product Information
Students of evolutionary and behavioural ecology are often unfamiliar with mathematical techniques, though much of biology relies on mathematics. Evolutionary ideas are often complex, meaning that the logic of hypotheses proposed should not only be tested empirically but also mathematically. There are numerous different modelling tools used by ecologists, ranging from population genetic 'bookkeeping', to game theory and individual-based computer simulations. Due to the many different modelling options available, it is often difficult to know where to start. Hanna Kokko has designed this 2007 book to help with these decisions. Each method described is illustrated with one or two biologically interesting examples that have been chosen to help overcome fears of many biologists when faced with mathematical work, whilst also providing the programming code (Matlab) for each problem. Aimed primarily at students of evolutionary and behavioural ecology, this book will be of interest to any biologist interested in mathematical modelling.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521538565
eBay Product ID (ePID)89615991
Product Key Features
Number of Pages244 Pages
Publication NameModelling for Field Biologists and Other Interesting People
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeography & Geosciences, Mathematics
Publication Year2007
TypeTextbook
AuthorHanna Kokko
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Weight360 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorHanna Kokko