Authors:Avner Friedman, C. Cosner, D. Janies, L.S. Kubatko
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: mathematical, biosciences, mathematics, subseries, notes, ecology, evolution, tutorials, lecture
Number of Pages: 210
Published: 2007-12-13
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 3540743286
ISBN-13: 9783540743286

The book offers an easy introduction to fast growing research areas in evolution of species, population genetics, ecological models, and population dynamics. The first two chapters review the concept and methodologies of phylogenetic trees; computational schemes and illustrations are given, including applications such as tracing the origin of SARS and influenza. The third chapter introduces the reader to ecological models, including predator-prey models. This chapter includes an introduction to reaction-diffusion equations, which are used to analyze the ecological models. The next chapter revi

Author: Ben Mepham
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biosciences, introduction, bioethics
Number of Pages: 450
Published: 2008-05-25
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 0199214301
ISBN-13: 9780199214303

Bioethical issues remain front-page news, with debate continuing to rage over issues including genetic modification, animal cloning, and "designer babies." With public opinion often driven by media speculation, how can we ensure that informed decisions regarding key bioethical issues are made in a reasoned, objective way? Ideal for students new to the subject, Bioethics: An Introduction for the Biosciences offers a balanced, objective introduction to the field. With a focus on developing powers of reasoning and judgment, the book presents different perspectives on common themes in an impartia

Author: Raymond Chang
Publisher: University Science Book
Keywords: biosciences, chemistry, physical
Number of Pages: 678
Published: 2005-01-30
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 1891389335
ISBN-13: 9781891389337

Chang’s newest text has been shortened, streamlined and optimized for a one-semester introductory course in physical chemistry for students of biosciences. Most students enrolled in this course have taken general chemistry, organic chemistry, and a year of physics and calculus. Only basic skills of differential and integral calculus are required for understanding the equations. For premedical students, this text will form the basis for taking courses like physiology in medical school. For those intending to pursue graduate study in biosciences, the material presented here will serve as a

Author: Alan H. Fielding
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: biosciences, techniques, classification, cluster
Number of Pages: 258
Published: 2007-01-15
List price: $59.00
ISBN-10: 0521618002
ISBN-13: 9780521618007

Recent advances in experimental methods have resulted in the generation of enormous volumes of data across the life sciences. Hence clustering and classification techniques that were once predominantly the domain of ecologists are now being used more widely. This book provides an overview of these important data analysis methods, from long-established statistical methods to more recent machine learning techniques. It aims to provide a framework that will enable the reader to recognise the assumptions and constraints that are implicit in all such techniques. Important generic issues are discuss

Author: Alan H. Fielding
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: biosciences, techniques, classification, cluster
Number of Pages: 258
Published: 2007-01-15
List price: $122.00
ISBN-10: 0521852811
ISBN-13: 9780521852814

Recent advances in experimental methods have resulted in the generation of enormous volumes of data across the life sciences. Hence clustering and classification techniques that were once predominantly the domain of ecologists are now being used more widely. This book provides an overview of these important data analysis methods, from long-established statistical methods to more recent machine learning techniques. It aims to provide a framework that will enable the reader to recognise the assumptions and constraints that are implicit in all such techniques. Important generic issues are discuss

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Publisher: Birkh�user Basel
Keywords: biosciences, medicine, tools, methods, genomics, prokaryotic
Number of Pages: 300
Published: 2002-12-11
List price: $68.48
ISBN-10: 376436596X
ISBN-13: 9783764365967

Author: Aysha Divan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: guide, graduate, biosciences, skills, communication
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2009-05-15
List price: $55.00
ISBN-10: 0199226350
ISBN-13: 9780199226351

Effective scientific communication is a skill highly-prized by potential employers, and is central to success during postgraduate study. Communication Skills for the Biosciences is a straightforward, practical guide to the skills you should master to get the most out of your study and research, to pave the way to a successful career. Focusing on the three key modes of communication - written, oral, and visual - the book also includes valuable advice on associated topics, including intellectual property, the avoidance of plagarism, data protection, and the role of e-technology. Uniquely, the bo