Dynamical Systems for Biological Modeling: An Introduction (Advances in Applied Mathematics)

Brauer, Fred

ISBN 10: 1420066412 / ISBN 13: 9781420066418

Published by CRC Press, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dynamical Systems for Biological Modeling: An Introduction (Advances in Applied Mathematics)
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420066412
• ISBN 13: 9781420066418
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Dynamical Systems for Biological Modeling: An Introduction prepares both biology and mathematics students with the understanding and techniques necessary to undertake basic modeling of biological systems. It achieves this through the development and analysis of dynamical systems.

The approach emphasizes qualitative ideas rather than explicit computations. Some technical details are necessary, but a qualitative approach emphasizing ideas is essential for understanding. The modeling approach helps students focus on essentials rather than extensive mathematical details, which is helpful for students whose primary interests are in sciences other than mathematics need or want.

The book discusses a variety of biological modeling topics, including population biology, epidemiology, immunology, intraspecies competition, harvesting, predator-prey systems, structured populations, and more.

The authors also include examples of problems with solutions and some exercises which follow the examples quite closely. In addition, problems are included which go beyond the examples, both in mathematical analysis and in the development of mathematical models for biological problems, in order to encourage deeper understanding and an eagerness to use mathematics in learning about biology.

About the Author

Fred Brauer, PhD, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Christopher Kribs, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, USA