Modeling Life: The Mathematics of Biological Systems
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (611 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3319597302 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 421 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each scenario relies only on an interest in the natural world; no biological expertise is assumed of student or instructor. In all cases, the focus is clear: how does the math help us understand the science?. This book develops the mathematical tools essential for students in the life sciences to describe interacting systems and predict their behavior. The use of Euler’s method makes nonlinear examples tractable and accessible to a broad spectrum of early-stage undergraduates, thus providing a practical alternative to the procedural approach of a traditional Calculus curri
He studies cardiac arrhythmias from the point of view of nonlinear dynamics, as well as pattern formation in biological systems.. Alan Garfinkel received his undergraduate degree from Cornell in Mathematics and Philosophy, and a PhD from Harvard in Philosophy and Mathematics. After some years of practicing philosophy of science, he transitioned to medical research, applying qualitative d
The use of Euler’s method makes nonlinear examples tractable and accessible to a broad spectrum of early-stage undergraduates, thus providing a practical alternative to the procedural approach of a traditional Calculus curriculum. This book develops the mathematical tools essential for students in the life sciences to describe these interacting systems and to understand and predict their behavior. Building on a single prerequisite of Precalculus, the book suits a two-quarter sequence for first or second year undergraduates, and meets the mathematical requirements of medical school entry. Each scenario