An Invitation to Biomathematics
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Applied, Science, Biological Sciences
| Author: | Raina Robeva, James R. Kirkwood, Robin Lee Davies, Leon Farhy, Martin Straume, Michael L. Johnson, Boris Kovatchev | ISBN: | 9780080550992 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science | Publication: | August 28, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Academic Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Raina Robeva, James R. Kirkwood, Robin Lee Davies, Leon Farhy, Martin Straume, Michael L. Johnson, Boris Kovatchev |
| ISBN: | 9780080550992 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science |
| Publication: | August 28, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Academic Press |
| Language: | English |
Essential for all biology and biomathematics courses, this textbook provides students with a fresh perspective of quantitative techniques in biology in a field where virtually any advance in the life sciences requires a sophisticated mathematical approach. An Invitation to Biomathematics, expertly written by a team of experienced educators, offers students a solid understanding of solving biological problems with mathematical applications. This text succeeds in enabling students to truly experience advancements made in biology through mathematical models by containing computer-based hands-on laboratory projects with emphasis on model development, model validation, and model refinement.
The supplementary work, Laboratory Manual of Biomathematics is available separately ISBN 0123740223, or as a set ISBN: 0123740290)
- Provides a complete guide for development of quantification skills crucial for applying mathematical methods to biological problems
- Includes well-known examples from across disciplines in the life sciences including modern biomedical research
- Explains how to use data sets or dynamical processes to build mathematical models
- Offers extensive illustrative materials
- Written in clear and easy-to-follow language without assuming a background in math or biology
- A laboratory manual is available for hands-on, computer-assisted projects based on material covered in the text
Essential for all biology and biomathematics courses, this textbook provides students with a fresh perspective of quantitative techniques in biology in a field where virtually any advance in the life sciences requires a sophisticated mathematical approach. An Invitation to Biomathematics, expertly written by a team of experienced educators, offers students a solid understanding of solving biological problems with mathematical applications. This text succeeds in enabling students to truly experience advancements made in biology through mathematical models by containing computer-based hands-on laboratory projects with emphasis on model development, model validation, and model refinement.
The supplementary work, Laboratory Manual of Biomathematics is available separately ISBN 0123740223, or as a set ISBN: 0123740290)
- Provides a complete guide for development of quantification skills crucial for applying mathematical methods to biological problems
- Includes well-known examples from across disciplines in the life sciences including modern biomedical research
- Explains how to use data sets or dynamical processes to build mathematical models
- Offers extensive illustrative materials
- Written in clear and easy-to-follow language without assuming a background in math or biology
- A laboratory manual is available for hands-on, computer-assisted projects based on material covered in the text
