Author: Arthur T. Johnson Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1439894027 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 700
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Biology is a critical application area for engineering analysis and design, and students in engineering programs must be well-versed in the fundamentals of biology as they relate to their field. Biology for Engineers is an introductory text that minimizes unnecessary memorization of connections and classifications and instead emphasizes concepts, technology, and the utilization of living things. Whether students are headed toward a bio-related engineering degree or one of the more traditional majors, biology is so important that all engineering students should know how living things work and act. Classroom-tested at the University of Maryland, this comprehensive text introduces concepts and terminology needed to understand more advanced biology literature. Filled with practical detailed examples, the book presents: Scientific principles relevant to biology that all engineers must know A discussion of biological responses from the perspective of a broad range of fields such as psychology, human factors, genetics, plant and animal physiology, imaging, control systems, actuary, and medicine A thorough examination of the scaling of biological responses and attributes A classification of different types of applications related to biological systems Tables of useful information that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere A series of questions at the end of each chapter to test comprehension Emphasizing the ever-present interactions between a biological unit and its physical, chemical, and biological environments, the book provides ample instruction on the basics of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering. It brings together all of the concepts one needs to understand the role of biology in modern technology.
Author: Arthur T. Johnson Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1351165623 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 895
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Biology is a critical application area for engineering analysis and design, and students in engineering programs as well as ecologists and environmentalists must be well-versed in the fundamentals of biology as they relate to their field. Biology for Engineers, Second Edition is an introductory text that minimizes unnecessary memorization of connections and classifications and instead emphasizes concepts, technology, and the utilization of living things. Whether students are headed toward a bio-related engineering degree or one of the more traditional majors, biology is so important that all engineering students should know how living things work and act. Emphasizing the ever-present interactions between a biological unit and its physical, chemical, and biological environments, the book provides ample instruction on the basics of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering through a systems approach. It brings together all the concepts one needs to understand the role of biology in modern technology. Classroom-tested at the University of Maryland, this comprehensive text introduces concepts and terminology needed to understand more advanced biology literature. Filled with practical detailed examples, the book presents: Presents scientific principles relevant to biology that all engineers, ecologists and environmentalists must know A discussion of biological responses from the perspective of a broad range of fields such as psychology, human factors, genetics, plant and animal physiology, imaging, control systems, actuary, and medicine Includes end of chapter questions to test comprehension Provides updated material to reflect the latest research developments such as CRISPR. Introduces over 150 interesting application examples, incorporating a number of different engineering disciplines. Ties biological systems properties and behaviors to foundational sciences such as engineering sciences, chemistry, etc.
Author: David A. Vaccari Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0471741787 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 688
Book Description
The growth of the environmental sciences has greatly expanded thescope of biological disciplines today's engineers have to dealwith. Yet, despite its fundamental importance, the full breadth ofbiology has been given short shrift in most environmentalengineering and science courses. Filling this gap in the professional literature, EnvironmentalBiology for Engineers and Scientists introduces students ofchemistry, physics, geology, and environmental engineering to abroad range of biological concepts they may not otherwise beexposed to in their training. Based on a graduate-level coursedesigned to teach engineers to be literate in biological conceptsand terminology, the text covers a wide range of biology withoutmaking it tedious for non-biology majors. Teaching aids include: * Notes, problems, and solutions * Problem sets at the end of each chapter * PowerPoints(r) of many figures A valuable addition to any civil engineering and environmentalstudies curriculum, this book also serves as an importantprofessional reference for practicing environmental professionalswho need to understand the biological impacts of pollution.
Author: G K. SURAISHKUMAR Publisher: ISBN: 9780199498741 Category : Languages : en Pages : 264
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Biology for Engineers is an interdisciplinary textbook designed for the students of various engineering streams to appreciate the link between biological science and engineering.
Author: CHAKRABORTY, TANUSHREE Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 9391818196 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 436
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Designed as a text based on the mandatory course introduced by AICTE for all branches of B.Tech., the book mainly deals with the fundamental concepts of biology and their applications in engineering and technology. The clear and concise text will prove to be of immense value to the students and will help them to comprehend the subject. Also, the faculties will find it a highly useful resource for classroom teaching. KEY FEATURES • Easy to understand, learn and memorize. • Illustrations for better comprehension of the concepts. • The subject matter is discussed in an engaging style to induce students' interest. • Critical thinking questions to help enhance analytical and interpretational potential of the students. • Chapter-end questions for self-assessment and self-evaluation. • A large number of MCQs are provided online for practice and self-assessment. Visit:https://www.phindia.com/biology_for_engineers_chakraborty TARGET AUDIENCE • B.Tech. All disciplines (First Year Course)
Author: Rajiv Singal Publisher: CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Limited, India ISBN: 9789388902786 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages :
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Biology is an important part of engineering analysis and design, and it is important that students in engineering programs, as well as ecologists and environmentalists, become well-acquainted with the fundamentals of biology as they relate to their field. This is the first book on the subject designed specifically for students of BTech and BE courses, as the subject has now been introduced to the syllabus.
Author: Robert B. Northrop Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1420061216 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 492
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Illustrates the Complex Biochemical Relations that Permit Life to ExistIt can be argued that the dawn of the 21st century has emerged as the age focused on molecular biology, which includes all the regulatory mechanisms that make cellular biochemical reaction pathways stable and life possible. For biomedical engineers, this concept is essential to
Author: Robert H. Carlson Publisher: Harvard University Press ISBN: 0674053621 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 290
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“Essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the current state of biotechnology and the opportunities and dangers it may create.” —American Scientist Technology is a process and a body of knowledge as much as a collection of artifacts. Biology is no different—and we are just beginning to comprehend the challenges inherent in the next stage of biology as a human technology. It is this critical moment, with its wide-ranging implications, that Robert Carlson considers in Biology Is Technology. He offers a uniquely informed perspective on the endeavors that contribute to current progress in this area—the science of biological systems and the technology used to manipulate them. In a number of case studies, Carlson demonstrates that the development of new mathematical, computational, and laboratory tools will facilitate the engineering of biological artifacts—up to and including organisms and ecosystems. Exploring how this will happen, with reference to past technological advances, he explains how objects are constructed virtually, tested using sophisticated mathematical models, and finally constructed in the real world. Such rapid increases in the power, availability, and application of biotechnology raise obvious questions about who gets to use it, and to what end. Carlson’s thoughtful analysis offers rare insight into our choices about how to develop biological technologies and how these choices will determine the pace and effectiveness of innovation as a public good.