Ebook: Dynamic Modeling

Computer models offer a means of interpreting and analyzing the dynamics of real-world systems ranging from population growth to ozone depletion and a new section on modeling in genetics. Dynamic Modeling introduces an approach to modeling that makes it a more practical, intuitive endeavor. The book enables readers to convert their understanding of a phenomenon to a computer model, and then to run the model and let it yield the inevitable dynamic consequences built into the structure of the model. Dynamic Modeling uses STELLA software to develop simulation models. Part I provides an introduction to modeling dynamic systems. Part II offers general methods for modeling. Parts III through VIII apply these methods to model real-world phenomena from chemistry, genetics, ecology, economics, and engineering. Dynamic Modeling offers a clear, approachable introduction to the modeling process, and will be of interest in any field where real problems can be illuminated by computer simulation.

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Modeling Dynamic Systems....Pages 3-23
Front Matter....Pages 25-25
Four-Model Set....Pages 27-42
Gradual Development of a Dynamic Model....Pages 43-59
Two Independent Variables....Pages 60-95
Randomness....Pages 96-101
Positive and Negative Feedback....Pages 102-110
Derivatives and Lags....Pages 111-117
Front Matter....Pages 119-119
The Law of Mass Action....Pages 121-128
Chance-Cleland Model for Enzyme-Substrate Interaction....Pages 129-132
The Olsen Oscillator....Pages 133-138
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
Mating of Alleles....Pages 141-148
Natural Selection and Mutation....Pages 149-155
Artificial Worms....Pages 156-169
Front Matter....Pages 171-171
Robin Population....Pages 173-177
Two-Stage Insect Model....Pages 178-181
The Zebra Mussel....Pages 182-191
Single Cell Forest....Pages 192-203
Predator-Prey Models....Pages 204-211
Epidemic Modeling....Pages 212-215
Reestablishment of Wolves....Pages 216-227
Front Matter....Pages 171-171
Lyme Disease....Pages 228-250
Tragedy of the Commons....Pages 251-255
Front Matter....Pages 257-257
Introduction to Modeling Economic Processes....Pages 259-260
The Competitive Firm....Pages 261-266
The Monopolistic Firm....Pages 267-275
Competitive Equilibrium....Pages 276-279
Substitution....Pages 280-286
Time Value....Pages 287-291
Opportunity Cost....Pages 292-296
Optimal Tree Cutting....Pages 297-300
Fisheries Reserve Model....Pages 301-316
Dynamic Scarcity....Pages 317-329
Market Game....Pages 330-337
Pig Cycle....Pages 338-347
Front Matter....Pages 349-349
The Assembly Line....Pages 351-361
Models of Gravity and Acceleration....Pages 362-375
Chaos....Pages 376-384
Front Matter....Pages 385-385
Beginning a Dialog....Pages 387-388
Back Matter....Pages 389-410

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Modeling Dynamic Systems....Pages 3-23
Front Matter....Pages 25-25
Four-Model Set....Pages 27-42
Gradual Development of a Dynamic Model....Pages 43-59
Two Independent Variables....Pages 60-95
Randomness....Pages 96-101
Positive and Negative Feedback....Pages 102-110
Derivatives and Lags....Pages 111-117
Front Matter....Pages 119-119
The Law of Mass Action....Pages 121-128
Chance-Cleland Model for Enzyme-Substrate Interaction....Pages 129-132
The Olsen Oscillator....Pages 133-138
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
Mating of Alleles....Pages 141-148
Natural Selection and Mutation....Pages 149-155
Artificial Worms....Pages 156-169
Front Matter....Pages 171-171
Robin Population....Pages 173-177
Two-Stage Insect Model....Pages 178-181
The Zebra Mussel....Pages 182-191
Single Cell Forest....Pages 192-203
Predator-Prey Models....Pages 204-211
Epidemic Modeling....Pages 212-215
Reestablishment of Wolves....Pages 216-227
Front Matter....Pages 171-171
Lyme Disease....Pages 228-250
Tragedy of the Commons....Pages 251-255
Front Matter....Pages 257-257
Introduction to Modeling Economic Processes....Pages 259-260
The Competitive Firm....Pages 261-266
The Monopolistic Firm....Pages 267-275
Competitive Equilibrium....Pages 276-279
Substitution....Pages 280-286
Time Value....Pages 287-291
Opportunity Cost....Pages 292-296
Optimal Tree Cutting....Pages 297-300
Fisheries Reserve Model....Pages 301-316
Dynamic Scarcity....Pages 317-329
Market Game....Pages 330-337
Pig Cycle....Pages 338-347
Front Matter....Pages 349-349
The Assembly Line....Pages 351-361
Models of Gravity and Acceleration....Pages 362-375
Chaos....Pages 376-384
Front Matter....Pages 385-385
Beginning a Dialog....Pages 387-388
Back Matter....Pages 389-410
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