Ebook: Population Biology: Concepts and Models

Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid this literature, put off by its apparently formidable mathematics. This textbook provides an introduction to the biology and ecology of populations by emphasizing the roles of simple mathematical models in explaining the growth and behavior of populations. The author only assumes acquaintance with elementary calculus, and provides tutorial explanations where needed to develop mathematical concepts. Examples, problems, extensive marginal notes and numerous graphs enhance the book's value to students in classes ranging from population biology and population ecology to mathematical biology and mathematical ecology. The book will also be useful as a supplement to introductory courses in ecology.

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Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid this literature, put off by its apparently formidable mathematics. This textbook provides an introduction to the biology and ecology of populations by emphasizing the roles of simple mathematical models in explaining the growth and behavior of populations. The author only assumes acquaintance with elementary calculus, and provides tutorial explanations where needed to develop mathematical concepts. Examples, problems, extensive marginal notes and numerous graphs enhance the book's value to students in classes ranging from population biology and population ecology to mathematical biology and mathematical ecology. The book will also be useful as a supplement to introductory courses in ecology.

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Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid this literature, put off by its apparently formidable mathematics. This textbook provides an introduction to the biology and ecology of populations by emphasizing the roles of simple mathematical models in explaining the growth and behavior of populations. The author only assumes acquaintance with elementary calculus, and provides tutorial explanations where needed to develop mathematical concepts. Examples, problems, extensive marginal notes and numerous graphs enhance the book's value to students in classes ranging from population biology and population ecology to mathematical biology and mathematical ecology. The book will also be useful as a supplement to introductory courses in ecology.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Introduction....Pages 1-5
Front Matter....Pages 7-7
Density-Independent Population Growth....Pages 9-40
Population Genetics....Pages 41-80
Density-Dependent Population Growth....Pages 81-106
Evolution of Life Histories....Pages 107-116
Front Matter....Pages 117-117
Interactions Between Species....Pages 119-128
Competition....Pages 129-149
Predator-Prey Interactions....Pages 151-180
Host—Parasitoid Interactions....Pages 181-188
Diseases and Pathogens....Pages 189-200
Coda....Pages 201-203
Back Matter....Pages 205-220

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Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid this literature, put off by its apparently formidable mathematics. This textbook provides an introduction to the biology and ecology of populations by emphasizing the roles of simple mathematical models in explaining the growth and behavior of populations. The author only assumes acquaintance with elementary calculus, and provides tutorial explanations where needed to develop mathematical concepts. Examples, problems, extensive marginal notes and numerous graphs enhance the book's value to students in classes ranging from population biology and population ecology to mathematical biology and mathematical ecology. The book will also be useful as a supplement to introductory courses in ecology.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Introduction....Pages 1-5
Front Matter....Pages 7-7
Density-Independent Population Growth....Pages 9-40
Population Genetics....Pages 41-80
Density-Dependent Population Growth....Pages 81-106
Evolution of Life Histories....Pages 107-116
Front Matter....Pages 117-117
Interactions Between Species....Pages 119-128
Competition....Pages 129-149
Predator-Prey Interactions....Pages 151-180
Host—Parasitoid Interactions....Pages 181-188
Diseases and Pathogens....Pages 189-200
Coda....Pages 201-203
Back Matter....Pages 205-220
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