An Invitation to Biomathematics
- 1st Edition - August 28, 2007
- Authors: Raina Robeva, James R. Kirkwood, Robin Lee Davies, Leon Farhy, Boris Kovatchev, Martin Straume, Michael L. Johnson
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 0 8 8 7 7 1 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 5 0 9 9 - 2
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 an… Read more

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Request a sales quoteEssential 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
- No. of pages: 480
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 28, 2007
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780120887712
- eBook ISBN: 9780080550992
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Raina Robeva
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James R. Kirkwood
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Robin Lee Davies
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Boris Kovatchev
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Martin Straume
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