Ecological Modeling: A Common-Sense Approach to Theory and Practice

by William E. Grant, Todd M. Swannack

Ecological Modeling:A Commonsense Approach to Theory and Practice explores how simulation modeling and its new ecological applications can offer solutions to complex natural resource management problems. This is a practical guide for students, teachers, and professional ecologists. "I can strongly recommend the book as textbook for all courses in population dynamic modeling particularly when the course is planned for the second or third year of a bachelor study in ecology, environmental science or ecological engineering. It uncovers very clearly for the readers the scientific idea and thinking behind modeling and all the necessary steps in the development of models."
Ecological Modeling Journal, 2009

175 pages, Paperback

First published December 26, 2007

Reviews

[Avesta · Rating 3 out of 5]

The majority of this is waffle that will be of no use to someone with any common sense really or anyone with an understanding of high school level mathematics. There are some good tidbits, like the 'common pitfalls' section.

Not sure why I spent an hour going through this. Learnt very little.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this book for my comprehensive exams but it was really helpful. It clearly outlined how to approach ecological modeling and translate ecological trends into models. I found it very helpful and there were several examples. I almost wish I would have bought the book, but I am not sure how often I would actually refer to it.