Biology for Engineers Second Edition

<p>Biology is a critical application area for engineering analysis and design and students in engineering programs as well as ecologists and environmentalists must be well-versed in the fundamentals of biology as they relate to their field. <b>Biology for Engineers Second Edition</b> is an introductory text that minimizes unnecessary memorization of connections and classifications and instead emphasizes concepts technology and the utilization of living things. Whether students are headed toward a bio-related engineering degree or one of the more traditional majors biology is so important that all engineering students should know how living things work and act. Emphasizing the ever-present interactions between a biological unit and its physical chemical and biological environments the book provides ample instruction on the basics of physics chemistry mathematics and engineering through a systems approach. It brings together all the concepts one needs to understand the role of biology in modern technology.</p><p>Classroom-tested at the University of Maryland this comprehensive text introduces concepts and terminology needed to understand more advanced biology literature. Filled with practical detailed examples the book presents:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Presents scientific principles relevant to biology that all engineers ecologists and environmentalists must know</li> <p> </p> <li>A discussion of biological responses from the perspective of a broad range of fields such as psychology human factors genetics plant and animal physiology imaging control systems actuary and medicine</li> <p> </p> <li>Includes end of chapter questions to test comprehension</li> <p> </p> <li>Provides updated material to reflect the latest research developments such as CRISPR.</li> <p> </p> <li>Introduces over 150 interesting application examples incorporating a number of different engineering disciplines.</li> <p> </p> <li>Ties biological systems properties and behaviors to foundational sciences such as engineering sciences chemistry etc.</li> </ul>