Biophysics for dummies / by Ken Vos, PhD, Professor at University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
Material type: TextPublisher: Hoboken, NJ : For Dunmmies, a Wiley brand, [2013]Copyright date: [2013]Description: xiii, 416 pages : illustations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
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- 9781118513507
- 1118513509
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The fun, easy way to get up to speed on biophysics concepts, principles, and practices
One of the most diverse of modern scientific disciplines, biophysics applies methods and technologies from physics to the study of biological systems and phenomena, from the human nervous system to soil erosion to global warming. What are the best options for satisfying the world's growing energy demands? How can we feed the world's growing population? How can we contain, or reverse, global warming? How can we vouchsafe a plentiful supply of potable water for future generations? These are among the critical questions to which biophysicists work to provide answers.
Biophysics courses are increasingly taken by students of biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, statistics, bioengineering, neuroscience, computer science, pharmacology, agriculture,and many more Provides a friendly, unintimidating overview of the material covered in a typical college-level biophysics course A one-stop reference, course supplement and exam preparation tool for university students currently enrolled in an introductory biophysics courses An indispensable resource for those studying the natural sciences, biological sciences, and physics, as well as math, statistics,computer science, pharmacology and many other disciplines The current job market for people well versed in biophysics is very strong, and biophysics is currently listed as one of the fast-growing occupations in the North AmericaIncludes index.
Introduction -- Getting started with biophysics -- Calling the mechanics to fix your bio: biomechanics -- Making your blood boil: the physics of fluids -- Playing the music too loud: sound and waves -- Interacting subatomic particles' influence on biological organisms -- The part of tens.
The fast and easy way to get up to speed on biophysics! This guide includes coverage on biomechanics, fluids, sound and waves, radioactivity, and much more. It is a one-stop resource that explains in plain English everything you need to know to ace your biophysics course.