Michael Small

Dynamics of Biological Systems

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Applying complex systems science to biology, this book develops mathematical models for understanding biological systems. Based on his one-semester course, the author suggests appropriate control strategies to mediate the effects of past and future pandemics, assuming no prior knowledge of mathematics. Each chapter presents exercises with worked solutions as well as computational and research projects. Topics covered include pattern formation and flocking behavior, the interaction of autonomous agents, hierarchical and structured network topologies, epidemiology, biomedical signal processing, computational neurophysiology, and population dynamics. A solutions manual is available for qualifying instructors.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. August 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 155mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9781439853368
• ISBN-10: 1439853363
• Artikelnr.: 33453039

Autorenporträt

Michael Small is a professor of mathematical modelling and director of the Phenomics and Bioinformatics Research Centre in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of South Australia (as of October 2011). He was previously an associate professor in the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests include nonlinear time series, chaos, and complex systems.

Inhaltsangabe

Biological Systems and Dynamics. Population Dynamics of a Single Species.
Observability of Dynamic Variables. Biomedical Signal Processing.
Computational Neurophysiology. Mathematical Neurodynamics. Population
Dynamics. Action, Reaction and Diffusion. Autonomous Agents. Complex
Networks. Conclusion. References. Index.