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Ecological Modeling: A Common-Sense Approach to Theory and Practice
William E. Grant
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Description for Ecological Modeling: A Common-Sense Approach to Theory and Practice
Paperback. Ecological Modeling:A Commonsense Approach to Theory and Practice explores how simulation modeling and its new ecological applications can offer solutions to complex natural resource management problems. This is a practical guide for students, teachers, and professional ecologists. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318.
Ecological Modeling:A Commonsense Approach to Theory and Practice explores how simulation modeling and its new ecological applications can offer solutions to complex natural resource management problems. This is a practical guide for students, teachers, and professional ecologists.
Ecological Modeling:A Commonsense Approach to Theory and Practice explores how simulation modeling and its new ecological applications can offer solutions to complex natural resource management problems. This is a practical guide for students, teachers, and professional ecologists.
- Examines four phases of the modeling process: conceptual model formulation, quantitative model specification, model evaluation, and model use
- Provides useful building blocks for constructing systems simulation models
- Includes a format for reporting the development and use of simulation models
- Offers an integrated systems perspective for students, faculty, and professionals
- Features helpful insights from the author, gained over 30 years of university teaching
"I can strongly recommend ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405161688
SKU
V9781405161688
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99-50
About William E. Grant
Bill Grant has taught ecological modeling in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (WFSC) at Texas A&M University since 1976, has served on the Board of Governors and as President of the International Society for Ecological Modeling, and has been Associate Editor of the international journal Ecological Modelling since 1997. Todd Swannack also has taught ecological modeling in ... Read more
Reviews for Ecological Modeling: A Common-Sense Approach to Theory and Practice
"In addition, it has the advantage that it is draws heavily on the knowledge of one of the world's most experienced ecological modellers, Bill Grant, a former President of the International Society for Ecological Modeling, and an editor of the journal Ecological Modelling." (Biodivers Conserv, 2011) Grant and Swannack are to be commended for their attempt to strip ... Read more