{"product_id":"population-ecology-isbn-9780470851487","title":"Population Ecology","description":"This carefully structured laboratory manual explores, by means of computer simulations, the key areas of population dynamics through time. Using simply presented exercises, it teaches the programming and analysing skills students need for creating their own models of population change. In this way, readers can contribute constructively to the conservation of endangered species and the control of pest species.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on biology rather than mathematical procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces new techniques and shortcuts gradually with carefully explained commands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an extensive glossary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in population ecology, behavioural ecology and conservation will find this an ideal accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 1. Exponential Population Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 2. Population Invasions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 3. The Leslie Matrix: Age-Structured.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 4. The Leslie Matrix: Stage-Structured.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 5. Metapopulation Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 6. Logistic Population Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 7. Interspecific Competition and Coexistence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 8. Interspecific Competition and Geographic Distributions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 9. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Introduction to the Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 10. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effect of Predator Efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 11. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effect of Social Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 12. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Effects of Carrying Capacity and Satiation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 13. Predator-Prey Dynamics: Harvesting a Prey Population.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 14. Optimal Foraging: Searching Predators that Minimize Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 15. Optimal Foraging: Searching Predators that Minimize Energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 16. Optimal Foraging: Sit-and-Wait Predators that Maximize Energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 17. Optimal Foraging: Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 18. Microparasite-Host Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 19. Macroparasite-Host Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 20. Parasitoid-Host Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 21. Conserving an Endangered Species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 22. Controlling an Invasive Species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary to MATLAB Commands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor, Marker, and Line Styles for the Graphs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Bernstein\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003ePopulation Ecology: An Introduction to Computer Simulations\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Wiley.   \u003ci\u003ePopulation Dynamics: An Introduction to Computer Simulations\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to population dynamics by means of computer simulations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercises based on MATLAB where no previous experience is required.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepares students for programming and analyzing their own models of population change.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned to accompany an undergraduate course in ecology, population biology and conservation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989815509221,"sku":"NP9780470851487","price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470851487.jpg?v=1761785561","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/population-ecology-isbn-9780470851487","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}