Understanding the human machine : a primer for bioengineering

By:

Valentinuzzi, Max E

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Series on bioengineering & biomedical engineeringPublication details: New Jersey World Scientific 2004Description: 396pISBN:

9789812560438

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

610.28 VAL

Summary: 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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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Vol info	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Plaksha University Library	Computer science	610.28 VAL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Volume 4	Available		002424
Book	Plaksha University Library	Computer science	610.28 VAL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Volume 4	Available		002425

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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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