Modeling in Ecology and the Environment: Selected papers on System Dynamics. A book written by experts for beginners

By Juan Martín García

Learn System Dynamics by building models-not just reading about them.

This book is designed for readers who want to understand how to create simulation models with System Dynamics and apply them to real-world problems.

Instead of focusing only on theory, it takes a practical, step-by-step approach. Through carefully developed examples, you will learn how to move from an initial problem to a complete simulation model: identifying the key variables, understanding feedback relationships, building stock-and-flow diagrams, defining equations, running simulations, and interpreting the results.
The examples allow you to follow the modelling process progressively and reproduce it yourself, helping you develop the confidence needed to create and analyse your own models.
But learning how to build a model is only part of the challenge. It is equally important to understand how System Dynamics is used in practice. For this reason, the book also includes a selected collection of scientific and applied papers that demonstrate how simulation models can be used to investigate complex problems, test alternative scenarios, and support better decisions.

By combining practical instruction, step-by-step modelling examples, and real applications, this book helps bridge the gap between learning System Dynamics and actually using it.

What you will gain from this bookA clear understanding of the System Dynamics modelling process.Practical experience in building simulation models step by step.A better understanding of stocks, flows, feedback loops, delays, and nonlinear relationships.Guidance on translating real-world problems into simulation models.Experience analysing model behaviour and testing alternative scenarios.Insight into how System Dynamics is applied in scientific research and professional practice.Real examples showing the possibilities-and limitations-of simulation modelling.

Whether you are a student, researcher, consultant, professional, or decision-maker, this book will help you move beyond simply understanding System Dynamics concepts and begin using them to explore complex systems, evaluate alternatives, and support better-informed decisions.

From understanding a problem to building a model-and from building a model to applying it in the real world.
For Amazon, I would particularly recommend keeping the opening sentence "Learn System Dynamics by building models-not just reading about them." It immediately communicates the book's main advantage.

INDEX OF MODELS FOR BEGINNERS (explained step by step)

1. Population Growth
2. A Catastrophe Study
3. Modeling the Ecology of a Natural Reserve
4. Effects of the Intensive Farming
5. Rabbits and Foxes
6. The Barays of Angkor
7. Development of an Epidemic
8. The Butterfly Effect

Detailed content in http: //atc-innova.com/papers.htm

INDEX OF PAPERS

Paper 1. Ecosystem Services Management
Paper 2. Marine Protected Areas
Paper 3. Sustainable Tourism Management
Paper 4. Great Apes and Land Cover
Paper 5. Drivers of Change in Arid Environments
Paper 6. Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Footprint
Paper 7. Facilitating Green Innovation
Paper 8. Water Quality Modeling
Paper 9. Wastewater Treatment
Paper 10. Green Growth and Ecotax
Paper 11. Economic Valuation of Natural Resources
Paper 12. Participatory Methods in Environmental Projects
Paper 13. Recoverers and Recycling Organization
Paper 14. Gamification and project management

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1687000328
• ISBN13: 9781687000323
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"