Investigating biological systems using modeling : strategies and software /

Investigating biological systems using modeling : strategies and software /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	San Diego : Academic Press, c1999.
Description:	xiv, 382 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
Language:	English
Subject:	Biological systems -- Mathematical models. Biological systems -- Computer simulation. Biological systems -- Computer simulation. Biological systems -- Mathematical models.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3661851

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Other authors / contributors:	Wastney, Meryl E.
ISBN:	0127367403 (alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. System requirements for computer laser optical disc: IBM-compatible PC; DOS; hard disk; CD-ROM player.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
What is Modeling?
The Steps in Building a Model
The Difference Between Building a Model and Using a Model
Why Model Biological Systems?
Modeling Software
Review of Software
WinSAAM
Concepts and Tools of Modeling
Building Models in Sections
Techniques and Tools to Facilitate Model Development
Strategies for Modeling Biological Systems
Experimental Design and Data Collection
Starting Modeling and Developing a Model
Rejecting Hypotheses and Accepting a Model
Model Summarization
Multiple Studies Analysis
Information in the Model
Errors in Compartmental Modeling
Testing Robustness: Sensitivity, Identifiability, and Stability
Evaluating and Using Published Models
Why Use a Published Model?
Reviewing and Summarizing Published Models
The Model Translation Process
Verification and Validation
Using the Model
A Library of Models
Subject Index
Appendices