Mathematical Modelling: Populations

Alternative title: Population Modelling
Synopsis: Introduces the concept of mathematical modelling by applying it to the prediction of the growth of fish stocks in the North Sea. Researchers must first determine the age of fish being caught before attempting to calculate the levels of fish remaining and forecast effects of governmental restrictions. A model for exponential growth is made, including instrumental factors such as mortality, reproduction, decay and predator activity. Such mathematical models enable theories to be tested before implementation, thus minimising the risk of disaster, which in this case would mean a barren North Sea.
Series: Shotlist, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 26 min.
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £35.00 (+VAT +p&p) VHS, higher education 1999 sale: £55.00 (+VAT +p&p) VHS, non-higher education 1999 sale: £150.00 (+VAT +p&p) higher education - master tape for re-editing and copying 2000 sale: £35.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) VHS, higher education
Uses: A-level and 1st-year undergraduate engineering, science and mathematics.
Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: fishing industries; mathematical modelling

Cast

Glan Thomas
John Beddington

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