The Theoretical Biologist's Toolbox: Quantitative Methods for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Mathematical modelling is widely used in ecology and evolutionary biology and it is a topic that many biologists find difficult to grasp. In this new textbook Marc Mangel provides a no-nonsense introduction to the skills needed to understand the principles of theoretical and mathematical biology. Fundamental theories and applications are introduced using numerous examples from current biological research, complete with illustrations to highlight key points. Exercises are also included throughout the text to show how theory can be applied and to test knowledge gained so far. Suitable for advanced undergraduate courses in theoretical and mathematical biology, this book forms an essential resource for anyone wanting to gain an understanding of theoretical ecology and evolution.

Author: Marc Mangel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 07/01/2006
Pages: 375
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780521537483

About the Author
Mangel, Marc: - Marc Mangel is Professor of Mathematical Biology and Fellow of Stevenson College at the University of California, Santa Cruz campus.