Differential Equations and Mathematical Biology

A detailed treatment of ordinary and partial differential equations is provided, with a focus on their use in a variety of biological applications. The presentation includes the fundamental techniques of nonlinear differential equations, bifurcation theory, and the impact of chaos on discrete time biological modeling. Applications discussed include tumor growth and epidemics. Chapter exercises are included. Jones is professor emeritus of mathematics at the University of Dundee, Scotland. Sleeman teaches applied mathematics at the University of Leeds, England. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR