Dynamical Systems for Biological Modeling : An Introduction (Paperback)

ELEMENTARY TOPICS. Introduction to Biological Modeling. Difference Equations (Discrete Dynamical Systems). First-Order Differential Equations (Continuous Dynamical Systems). Nonlinear Differential Equations. MORE ADVANCED TOPICS. Systems of Differential Equations. Topics in Modeling Systems of Populations. Systems with Sustained Oscillations and Singularities. APPENDICES. An Introduction to the Use of Maple^TM. Taylor’s Theorem and Linearization. Location of Roots of Polynomial Equations. Stability of Equilibrium of Difference Equations. Answers to Selected Exercises. Bibliography.