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BL
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960394
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b714764
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| Main Entry
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Wilson, Will,1960-
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| Title & Author
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Simulating ecological and evolutionary systems in C /\ Will Wilson.
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge ;New York :: Cambridge University Press,, 2000.
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xv, 301 pages :: illustrations ;; 26 cm
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| ISBN
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0521772281
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: 0521776589
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: 9780521772280
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: 9780521776585
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-295) and index.
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| Abstract
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"Simulating Ecological and Evolutionary Systems in C presents models of a diverse range of biological processes and systems, including competition, foraging, predation, mating systems, and life-history optimization, by simulating large collections of interacting individuals. Using the widely available computer programming language C, the book starts with elementary programs modeling stochastic birth-death processes, slowly increasing programming complexity as the chapters progress. All the important features of C are covered, including arrays, files, pointers, and structures, within biologically motivated simulations.
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Although computer simulations of extremely complicated biological processes are released from rigid mathematical constraints, each of the simulations is also placed in the context of a mathematical formulation examined either analytically or numerically. Procedures covered include testing random number generators, producing PostScript files, root-finding, numerical integration and using the genetic algorithm. Written for advanced students and researchers who are familiar with theoretical concepts in ecology and evolution, this book provides a unique blend of ecological theory, ecological simulations, and details of the C programming language to guide those seeking to adopt a computational approach."--Jacket.
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C (Computer program language)
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Ecology-- Computer simulation.
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Evolution (Biology)-- Computer simulation.
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C (Langage de programmation)
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Écologie-- Simulation par ordinateur.
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Évolution (Biologie)-- Simulation par ordinateur.
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C (Computer program language)
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C
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Computersimulation
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Ecology-- Computer simulation.
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Evolution (Biology)-- Computer simulation.
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Evolution
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Ökologie
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Ökosystem
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Ökologie.
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Computermodellen.
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Ecologie.
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Evolutie.
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Simulatiemodellen.
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| Dewey Classification
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577/.01/13
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| LC Classification
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QH541.15.S5W54 2000
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| NLM classification
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42.03bcl
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AR 12450rvk
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BIO 110fstub
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BIO 130fstub
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BIO 175fstub
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CC 5200rvk
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WC 5300rvk
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