Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling
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Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling

Applications in Environmental Management and Research

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eBook - ePub

Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling

Applications in Environmental Management and Research

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Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling: Applications in Environmental Management and Research, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of the fundamental principles of ecological modeling. The first two editions of this book (published in 1986 and 1994) focused on the roots of the discipline the four main model types that dominated the field 30-40 years ago: (1) dynamic biogeochemical models; (2) population dynamic models; (3) ecotoxicological models; and (4) steady-state biogeochemical and energy models. The third edition focused on the mathematical formulations of ecological processes that are included in ecological models. This fourth edition uses the four model types previously listed as the foundation and expands the latest model developments in spatial models, structural dynamic models, and individual-based models. As these seven types of models are very different and require different considerations in the model development phase, a separate chapter is devoted to the development of each of the model types. Throughout the text, the examples given from the literature emphasize the application of models for environmental management and research.- Presents the most commonly used model types with a step-by-step outline of the modeling procedure used for each- Shows readers through an illustrated example of how to use each model in research and management settings- New edition is revised to include only essential theory with a focus on applications- Includes case studies, illustrations, and exercises (case study of an ecological problem with full illustration on how to solve the problem)

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Yes, you can access Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling by S.E. Jorgensen in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Ciencias biológicas & Ecología. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2011
eBook ISBN
9780444535689
Edition
4
Subtopic
Ecología

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Series Editors
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Author Biography
  7. Dedication
  8. Preface
  9. 1: Introduction
  10. 2: Concepts of Modelling
  11. 3: An Overview of Different Model Types
  12. 4: Mediated or Institutionalized Modelling
  13. 5: Modelling Population Dynamics
  14. 6: Steady-State Models
  15. 7: Dynamic Biogeochemical Models
  16. 8: Ecotoxicological Models
  17. 9: Individual-Based Models
  18. 10: Structurally Dynamic Models
  19. 11: Spatial Modelling
  20. References
  21. Index