Investigating biological systems using modeling : strategies and software / Meryl E. Wastney [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wastney, Meryl E.

ScienceDirect (Online service)

Boston, Ray C.

Greif, Peter C.

Linares, Oscar A.

Patterson, Blossom H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biological systems--Mathematical models.

Biological systems.

Biological systems--Computer simulation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 382 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Academic Press, [1999]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Investigating Biological Systems Using Modeling describes how to apply software to analyze and interpret data from biological systems. It is written for students and investigators in lay person's terms, and will be a useful reference book and textbook on mathematical modeling in the design and interpretation of kinetic studies of biological systems. It describes the mathematical techniques of modeling and kinetic theory, and focuses on practical examples of analyzing data. The book also uses examples from the fields of physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, agriculture, pharmacology, and medicine. Key Features: * Contains practical descriptions of how to analyze kinetic data * Provides examples of how to develop and use models * Describes several software packages including SAAM/CONSAM * Includes software with working models

Contents:

I. Introduction

1. What Is Modeling?

2. The Steps in Building a Model

3. The Difference Between Building a Model and Using a Model

4. Why Model Biological Systems?

II. Modeling Software

5. Review of Software

6. WinSAAM

III. Concepts and Tools of Modeling

7. Building Models in Sections

8. Techniques and Tools to Facilitate Model Development

IV. Strategies for Modeling Biological Systems

9. Experimental Design and Data Collection

10. Starting Modeling and Developing a Model

11. Rejecting Hypotheses and Accepting a Model

12. Model Summarization

13. Multiple Studies

14. Information in the Model

15. Errors in Compartmental Modeling

16. Testing Robustness: Sensitivity, Identifiability, and Stability

V. Evaluating and using Published Models

17. Why Use a Published Model?

18. Reviewing and Summarizing Published Models

19. The Model Translation Process

20. Verification and Validation

21. Using the Model

22. A Library of Models

App. 2. WinSAAM Definitions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Online version: Investigating biological systems using modeling.

ISBN:

9780080926452

0080926452

Publisher Number:

99985048542

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.