This monograph effectively introduces the student or practitioner of mathematical biology to the basic mathematical modeling methods used in this field. Such topics as discrete time models, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, stochastic models, and cellular automata are discussed in a clear and concise manner. It should be noted that the text assumes a certain degree of mathematical maturity in order to fully appreciate its contents. Each chapter explores various mathematical modeling processes in the context of a particular biological application. Numerous exercises are given in each chapter, and there is a chapter on using the software package Maple to develop solutions to the exercises. All in all, this is a very nicely written and illustrated book that could serve as the basis for an introductory course in mathematical biology. Online Computing Reviews Service
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A Course in Mathematical Biology: Quantitative Modeling with Mathematical and Computational (Monographs on Mathematical Modeling and Computation)
ISBN: 0898716128