Author : Max E Valentinuzzi
Release : 2004-10-07
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 128/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Understanding The Human Machine: A Primer For Bioengineering by : Max E Valentinuzzi
Download or read book Understanding The Human Machine: A Primer For Bioengineering written by Max E Valentinuzzi. This book was released on 2004-10-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.