UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN MACHINE: A PRIMER FOR BIOENGINEERING (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering) - Softcover

Valentinuzzi, Max E

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9789812560438: UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN MACHINE: A PRIMER FOR BIOENGINEERING (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9812560432 ISBN 13: 9789812560438
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, 2004

Synopsis

This introductory book for undergraduate students poses a question: What is bioengineering all about? After offering a reference frame and defining the objectives (chapter 1), "physiology" (chapter 2) is presented as a source material followed by "signals" (chapter 3) and "signal pick up" (chapter 4). Chapter 5 deals with the biological amplifier. Reading the signal and the need for mathematical models are the subject matter, respectively, of chapters 6 and 7; they only provide guidance. The last chapter tries to look ahead. Sometimes, the subject is treated in relative depth; at times, the visit is more superficial. Formation rather than information is favored. Historical shots supply background material and spicy insights. Style is light, sprinkled with a little humor. There are exercises which allow students to learn independently.

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Publisher
World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9812560432
ISBN 13 
9789812560438
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
412
Rating
  • 4.14 out of 5 stars
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