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This text lays the foundation for understanding the beauty and power of discrete-time models. It covers rich mathematical modeling landscapes, each offering deep insights into the dynamics of biological systems. A harmonious balance is achieved between theoretical principles, mathematical rigor, and practical applications. Illustrative examples, numerical simulations, and empirical case studies are provided to enhance mastery of the subject and facilitate the translation of discrete-time mathematical biology into real-world challenges. Mainly geared to upper undergraduates, the text may also be used in graduate courses focusing on discrete-time modeling.
Chapters 14 constitute the core of the text. Instructors will find the dependence chart quite useful when designing their particular course. This invaluable resource begins with an exploration of single-species models where frameworks for discrete-time modeling are established. Competition models and Predator-prey interactions are examined next followed by evolutionary models, structured population models, and models of infectious diseases. The consequences of periodic variations, seasonal changes, and cyclic environmental factors on population dynamics and ecological interactions are investigated within the realm of periodically forced biological models.
This indispensable resource is structured to support educational settings:
Comprehensive exploration of DT models : competition, predator-prey, evolutionary, infectious disease, and more Instructors will find the dependence chart quite useful when designing their particular course Resource for a first course in biomath, a modeling course with biological focus, or advanced mathematical biology course
Autorentext
Saber N. Elaydi is Professor of Mathematics and the department chair at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. His main objectives in teaching is to make mathematics accessible to all Trinity students regardless of their background or academic focus. His UTM entitled An Introduction to Difference Equations is in its 3rd edition with Springer.
Jim M. Cushing is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Mathematics at University of Arizona. His research involves the derivation and analysis of mathematical models that describe population and evolutionary dynamics. Professor Cushing is particularly interested in structured population dynamics and also studies evolutionary game theoretic versions of population models.
Inhalt
Preface.- 1.Scalar Population Models.- 2. Linear Structured Population Models.- 3. Linear and Nonlinear Systems.- 4. Infectious Disease Models I.- 5. Models with Multiple Attractors.- 6. Nonlinear Structured Population Models.- 7. Infectious Disease Models II.- 8. Evolutionary Models.- 9. Autonomous Models.- Bibliography.- Index.