Mathematical Models of Biological Systems

By Hugo van den Berg

Book Overview

Mathematical Models of Biological Systems provides a practical introduction to basic mathematical modelling methodology and analysis. It covers a variety of biological applications and uses these topics in turn to highlight key components in the art of modelling. Its primary aim is to give
students the tools to translate simple, real-world biological problems into rigorous mathematical models. A secondary aim is to teach the reader how to critically assess the modelling components in the primary life science literature.

The book covers deterministic as well as stochastic dynamics, continuous-time as well as discrete-time dynamics, partial differential equations, dimensional analysis, and curve fitting/parameter estimation. It contains numerous case studies, graded from elementary examples to more complicated
problems, as well as a general treatment of good modelling practice. Although the book assumes a basic background in mathematics, specifically beginning calculus and elementary statistics, all requisite material is included in a series of appendices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199582181
• ISBN13: 9780199582181
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.6"