Overview

Foundation Mathematics for Biosciences provides an accessible and clear introduction to mathematical skills for students of the biosciences.  The book chapters cover key topic areas and their associated techniques, thereby presenting the maths in context. A student focused pedagogical approach will help students build their confidence, develop their understanding and learn how to apply mathematical techniques within their studies. Students will be able to use the book as a resource to complement their theory-based textbooks and to prepare themselves for practical classes, tutorials and research projects.

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Author:   Jackie Willis ,  Ela Bryson
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780273774587

ISBN 10:   0273774581
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   19 October 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1  Basic arithmetic skills 1.1  Elementary Arithmetic Calculations 1.2  Indices, BODMAS and Use of Equations   Chapter 2  Fractions and Decimals 2.1  Use of Fractions 2.2  Decimal Fractions, Approximation and Scientific Notation   Chapter 3 Units 2.1 SI Units 2.2 Interconversion of units   Chapter 4  Ratios and Percentages 4.1 Ratios and Proportions 4.2  Percentages   Chapter 5  Logarithms 5.1 Rules of Logarithms 5.2 Application of Logarithms   Chapter 6  Solutions and Dilutions 6.1 Moles and Molarity 6.2 Dilutions and Serial Dilutions   Chapter 7  Measurements in Biology 7.1 Cell Biology and Microbiology 7.2 Physiology and Pharmacology   Chapter 8  Analytical Biology 8.1 Analytical Methods 8.2 Chromatographic Techniques   Chapter 9 Molecular Biology 9.1 DNA Analysis 9.2 Protein Analysis   Chapter 10 Enzyme Kinetics 10.1 Michaelis-Menten Equation 10.2 Enzyme inhibition and Cooperative Binding   Chapter 11  Statistics 10.1 Descriptive statistics 10.2 Statistical testing   Chapter 12  Graphs and Charts 11.1 Presenting Data using Graphs and Charts 11.2 Correlation and Regression

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Dr Jackie Willis is Associate Dean of the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire.   Dr Elzbieta Bryson is Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biology at the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire.

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