An Introduction to the Mathematics of Biology: With Computer Algebra Models - Hardcover

Yeargers, E.K.; Herod, James; Shonkweiler, Ronald W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0817638091 ISBN 13: 9780817638092

Publisher: Birkhauser Boston, 1996

Synopsis

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.

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Review

"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

About the Author

James Herod joined the struggle against capitalists, politicians,
and priests (or, to use the abstractions, capital, state, and god)
during the social upheavals of 1968 and has remained in it ever since.

Edition details

• Publisher: Birkhauser Boston
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0817638091
• ISBN 13: 9780817638092
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 432