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Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling
Applications in Environmental Management and Research
Ecological Modeling, 4e, provides professionals with an overview of the most common ecological model types used today as well as the practical how-to methods for creating effective models in research and management situations
S.E. Jorgensen (Author)
9780444535672
Hardback, published 28 February 2011
350 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.5 cm, 0.89 kg
Reviews of the previous edition:"Ecological modelling is obviously a huge area, and this book, which is both an overview and a how-to guide, covers an enormous amount of it." --Ecology and Biogeography Letters "Excellent synoptique." --Information Eaux "...this book will be an invaluable source of information for a variety of engineers and ecologists, who have a mathematical background and may wish to gain an introduction to the rapidly growing field of ecological and environmental modelling. This book will also be very adequate for courses on this subject." --International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry
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.
1. Introduction2. Concepts of Modelling3. An Overview of Different Model Types4. Mediated of Institutionalized Modelling5. Modelling Population Dynamics6. Steady State Models7. Dynamic Biochemical Models8. Ecotoxicological Models9. Individual Based Models10. Structurally Dynamic Models (SDMs)11. Spatial Modelling
Subject Areas: Applied ecology [RNC], Ecological science, the Biosphere [PSAF]
