Ecological Modeling: A Common-Sense Approach to Theory and Practice - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 140516168X ISBN 13: 9781405161688

Verlag: John Wiley & Sons, 2007

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Páginas:170Géneros:12:PSAF:Ecologicalscience,theBiosphereSinopsis:

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"In addition, it has the advantage that it is draws heavily on the knowledge of one of the world's most experienced ecological modellers, Bill Grant, a former President of the International Society for Ecological Modeling, and an editor of the journal Ecological Modelling." (Biodivers Conserv, 2011) Grant and Swannack are to be commended for their attempt to strip ecological modelling of its complexities and present the bare bones for beginners... I found the book to be very well written, clear and inclusive of all basic theory for deterministic ecological modelling. The book is admirably concise, which will appeal to many." ( Austral Ecology , May 2009) "This is an excellent textbook in population dynamic modeling. The very core of the system approach and system thinking is explained very clearly and in a way that encourages the readers to go modeling." ( Ecological Modelling , January 2009) "This book is valuable for its listing of 39 common pitfalls of model development; the 60 citations dividing into four categories of models that can serve as the starting point for most ecological modeling approaches; and the fractal beauty of it all." ( CHOICE , January 2009) "A key feature of the book is the use of case studies which are based on straightforward ecological questions with a practical interest." ( Environmental Conservation , September 2008)

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Ecological Modeling:A Commonsense Approach to Theory and Practice explores how simulation modeling and its new ecological applications can offer solutions to complex natural resource management problems. This is a practical guide for students, teachers, and professional ecologists. Examines four phases of the modeling process: conceptual model formulation, quantitative model specification, model evaluation, and model use Provides useful building blocks for constructing systems simulation models Includes a format for reporting the development and use of simulation models Offers an integrated systems perspective for students, faculty, and professionals Features helpful insights from the author, gained over 30 years of university teaching "I can strongly recommend the book as textbook for all courses in population dynamic modeling particularly when the course is planned for the second or third year of a bachelor study in ecology, environmental science or ecological engineering. It uncovers very clearly for the readers the scientific idea and thinking behind modeling and all the necessary steps in the development of models." Ecological Modeling Journal, 2009

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• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 140516168X
• ISBN 13: 9781405161688
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 170