| Understanding the Human Machine: A Primer for Bioengineering Contributor(s): Valentinuzzi, Max E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9812560432 ISBN-13: 9789812560438 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: - For undergraduate biomedical engineering students - Favors formation rather than mere information based on suggested exercises, study subjects and questions - Contains brief historical shots supplying background material and spicy insights - Makes enjoyable reading with its light style and humor |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Electrical - Science | Biotechnology - Science | Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology |
| Dewey: 612 |
| Series: Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.2" W x 8.8" (1.27 lbs) 412 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
