Dynamic State Variable Models in Ecology: Methods and Applications »

This book introduces readers to a set of powerful and extremely flexible modeling techniques, starting at "square one" and continuing with carefully chosen applications. Some of these applications of methodology include insect oviposition behavior, overwinter survival of birds and fish, avian migration, resource management, conservation biology, agroecology, and human behavior. This book also explains how to construct, test, and use dynamic state variable models in a wide range of contexts in evolutionary ecology. And its complete and up-to-date coverage allows readers to immediately begin using the described techniques. Dynamic State Variable Models in Ecology is designed for self-instruction or for use in upper division undergraduate or graduate courses. It is ideal for students and scientists interested in behavior, ecology, anthropology, conservation biology, and related fields.

1. The Basics
2. Some Details of Technique
3. Using the Model
4. Oviposition Behavior of Insect Parasitoids
5. Winter Survival Strategies
6. Avian Migration
7. Human Behavioral Ecology
8. Conservation Biology
9. Agroecology
10. Population-Level Models
11. Stochasticity, Uncertainty, and Information as a State Variable
12. Measures of Fitness Appendix: Programs Available at the OUP Web Site References Index