Ecological Modeling: Volume 31
An Introduction to the Art and Science of Modeling Ecological Systems
Published on 14. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
302 pages
978-0-444-64163-2 (ISBN)
Description
Ecological Modeling: An Introduction to the Art and Science of Modeling Ecological Systems, Volume 31, presents the skills needed to appropriately evaluate and use ecological models. Illustrated throughout with practical examples, the book discusses ecological modeling as both an art and a science, balancing the qualitative (artistic) side, with its foundations in common sense and modeling practice, against the quantitative (scientific) aspects of the modeling process. This book draws on the authors' extensive experience in both teaching and using these techniques to provide readers with a practical, user-friendly guide that supports and encourages the appropriate, effective use of these tools.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Primer and reference book for natural resource and environmental professionals at both managerial and policy levels whose jobs involve the development, evaluation, and/or use of ecological models. Examples include professionals in programs dealing with wildlife and fisheries management, forestry, and environmental quality, as well as those focusing on more specific areas such as pest control and the management of endangered species, invasive species, and emerging diseases.
Also graduate-level and upper-division undergraduate-level students on courses covering topics related to the use of systems analysis and simulation in ecology, natural resource management, and the environment.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-444-64163-2 (9780444641632)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Ecological Systems Laboratory, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Ecological Systems Laboratory, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Content
Part 1: The Systems Perspective
1. Systems, models, and modeling
2. Basic building blocks of system structure and behavior
Part 2: The Modeling Process
3. Overview of procedures
4. Conceptual model formulation
5. Quantitative model specification
6. Model evaluation
7. Model application
Part 3: Some Practical Considerations
8. Potential pitfalls during the modeling process
9. A candid view of the modeling process
Part 4: Reflections
10. How good ("valid") are models?
11. What good is modeling?
12. Embracing uncertainty
13. Integration of existing models
14. Alternative ecological modeling formats: Commonalities from a systems perspective
15. What about the art of modeling?
1. Systems, models, and modeling
2. Basic building blocks of system structure and behavior
Part 2: The Modeling Process
3. Overview of procedures
4. Conceptual model formulation
5. Quantitative model specification
6. Model evaluation
7. Model application
Part 3: Some Practical Considerations
8. Potential pitfalls during the modeling process
9. A candid view of the modeling process
Part 4: Reflections
10. How good ("valid") are models?
11. What good is modeling?
12. Embracing uncertainty
13. Integration of existing models
14. Alternative ecological modeling formats: Commonalities from a systems perspective
15. What about the art of modeling?