Modeling Evolution An Introduction to Numerical Methods

Computer modeling is now an integral part of research in evolutionary biology. Modeling Evolution outlines how evolutionary questions are formulated and how, in practice, they can be resolved by analytical and numerical methods (with the emphasis being on the latter). Following a general introduction to computer modeling, successive chapters describe "Fisherian" optimality models, invasibility analysis, genetic models, gametheoretic models, and dynamic programming. Coding for each example is provided in either R or MATLAB since both of these programs are readily available and extensively used. This coding is available on the author's web site allowing easy implementation and study of the programs.

Derek Roff received his undergraduate degree from Sydney University and his PhD from the University of British Columbia. He is presently Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology, at University of California, Riverside.