Simple mathematical models can be created using spreadsheets such as [http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/excel/ Microsoft Excel] or the spreadsheet in ''[http://www.openoffice.org/ OpenOffice]''. However, specialist software may be required for more complicated models.
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Simple mathematical models can be created using spreadsheets such as '''[http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/excel/ Microsoft Excel]''' or the spreadsheet in '''[http://www.openoffice.org/ OpenOffice]'''. However, specialist software, such as that below, or '''[http://www.r-project.org/ R]''' may be required for more complicated models.
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* '''Berkeley Madonna''' ''(Commercial differential equation solver, with a graphical interface if desired)'' http://www.berkeleymadonna.com/
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* '''WinSAAM''' ''(Modelling program enabling the user to explore biological systems using mathematical models)'' http://www.winsaam.com/#WinSAAM