Quantifying Life

A Symbiosis of Computation, Mathematics, and Biology

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Science, Biological Sciences
Cover of the book Quantifying Life by Dmitry A. Kondrashov, University of Chicago Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dmitry A. Kondrashov ISBN: 9780226371931
Publisher: University of Chicago Press Publication: August 4, 2016
Imprint: University of Chicago Press Language: English
Author: Dmitry A. Kondrashov
ISBN: 9780226371931
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication: August 4, 2016
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Language: English

Since the time of Isaac Newton, physicists have used mathematics to describe the behavior of matter of all sizes, from subatomic particles to galaxies. In the past three decades, as advances in molecular biology have produced an avalanche of data, computational and mathematical techniques have also become necessary tools in the arsenal of biologists. But while quantitative approaches are now providing fundamental insights into biological systems, the college curriculum for biologists has not caught up, and most biology majors are never exposed to the computational and probabilistic mathematical approaches that dominate in biological research.

With Quantifying Life, Dmitry A. Kondrashov offers an accessible introduction to the breadth of mathematical modeling used in biology today. Assuming only a foundation in high school mathematics, Quantifying Life takes an innovative computational approach to developing mathematical skills and intuition. Through lessons illustrated with copious examples, mathematical and programming exercises, literature discussion questions, and computational projects of various degrees of difficulty, students build and analyze models based on current research papers and learn to implement them in the R programming language. This interplay of mathematical ideas, systematically developed programming skills, and a broad selection of biological research topics makes Quantifying Life an invaluable guide for seasoned life scientists and the next generation of biologists alike.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since the time of Isaac Newton, physicists have used mathematics to describe the behavior of matter of all sizes, from subatomic particles to galaxies. In the past three decades, as advances in molecular biology have produced an avalanche of data, computational and mathematical techniques have also become necessary tools in the arsenal of biologists. But while quantitative approaches are now providing fundamental insights into biological systems, the college curriculum for biologists has not caught up, and most biology majors are never exposed to the computational and probabilistic mathematical approaches that dominate in biological research.

With Quantifying Life, Dmitry A. Kondrashov offers an accessible introduction to the breadth of mathematical modeling used in biology today. Assuming only a foundation in high school mathematics, Quantifying Life takes an innovative computational approach to developing mathematical skills and intuition. Through lessons illustrated with copious examples, mathematical and programming exercises, literature discussion questions, and computational projects of various degrees of difficulty, students build and analyze models based on current research papers and learn to implement them in the R programming language. This interplay of mathematical ideas, systematically developed programming skills, and a broad selection of biological research topics makes Quantifying Life an invaluable guide for seasoned life scientists and the next generation of biologists alike.

More books from University of Chicago Press

Cover of the book Message to Our Folks by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Consumed by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Lyric Powers by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book How the Financial Crisis and Great Recession Affected Higher Education by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book The Timeliness of George Herbert Mead by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Adventure, Mystery, and Romance by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book That Self-Forgetful Perfectly Useless Concentration by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Life Breaks In by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book The Theory of Morality by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Seeds by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book The Mediterranean Incarnate by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Defectives in the Land by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Evangelical Gotham by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book On Knowing--The Social Sciences by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
Cover of the book Stendhal by Dmitry A. Kondrashov
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy