Overview
"This textbook on mathematical biology is designed for students with no previous background in biology and very little background in mathematics. It teaches the two subjects as equal and inter-related subjects, and it uses the powerful Maple computer algebra system as a tool in solving the computational and graphing problems. The use of the Maple system allows a hands-on approach to computation, and this provides a source of information through the use of ""what if"" scenarios, allowing students to grasp important biological and mathematical concepts. For students who do not have access to a computer algebra system, each topic is complete without the use of either numerical or symbolic equations. Graphic visualizations are provided for all the mathematical results."
Full Product Details
Author: E.K. Yeargers ,
James Herod ,
Ronald W. Shonkweiler
Publisher: Birkhauser Boston
Imprint: Birkhauser Boston
Dimensions:
Width: 23.40cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 15.60cm
Weight: 0.780kg
ISBN: 9780817638092
ISBN 10: 0817638091
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 28 August 1996
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
A very well balanced combination of biology and mathematics. Mathematics students have an opportunity to learn enough biology to make good models, and biology students will see it as an opportunity to understand the dynamics of a biological system. It can serve as the source of many good models with possible applications in different areas of biological research. a Gen. Physiol. Biophysics <p> The title is a good description of this introductory textbook, which integrates quite nicely biology and mathematicsa ] Each chapter ends with questions for discussion and references pointing to further readinga ] Intended for biology students with one year of calculus who want an introduction to mathematical modeling and for mathematics students with little knowledge of biology who want to become familiar with biological applications. The book succeeds at both intents. It is an excellent appetizer. a Zentralblatt MATH
"""A very well balanced combination of biology and mathematics. Mathematics students have an opportunity to learn enough biology to make good models, and biology students will see it as an opportunity to understand the dynamics of a biological system. It can serve as the source of many good models with possible applications in different areas of biological research."" --Gen. Physiol. Biophysics ""The title is a good description of this introductory textbook, which integrates quite nicely biology and mathematics! Each chapter ends with questions for discussion and references pointing to further reading! Intended for biology students with one year of calculus who want an introduction to mathematical modeling and for mathematics students with little knowledge of biology who want to become familiar with biological applications. The book succeeds at both intents. It is an excellent appetizer."" --Zentralblatt MATH"
