An introduction to mathematical physiology and biology
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An introduction to mathematical physiology and biology
(Cambridge studies in mathematical biology)
Cambridge University Press, 1999
2nd ed
- : hbk.
- : pbk.
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p.[215]-224)
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This textbook is concerned with the mathematical modelling of biological and physiological phenomena for mathematically sophisticated students. A range of topics are discussed: diffusion population dynamics, autonomous differential equations and the stability of ecosystems, biogeography, pharmokinetics, biofluid mechanics, cardiac mechanics, the spectral analysis of heart sounds using FFT techniques. The last chapter deals with a wide variety of commonly used medical devices. This book is based on courses taught by the author over many years and the material is well class tested. The reader is aided by many exercises that examine key points and extend the presentation in the body of the text. All students of mathematical biology will find this book to be a highly useful resource.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Dimensional analysis in mathematical physiology
- 2. The mathematics of diffusion
- 3. Population biology
- 4. Biogeography: mathematical analysis of wildlife reserves
- 5. Pharmacokinetics: drug distribution in pharmacology
- 6. Mathematical modelling in epidemiology
- 7. Modelling the AIDS epidemic
- 8. Biological fluid mechanics
- 9. Analysis and applications of left ventricular mechanics
- 10. Analysis and applications of heart valve vibration
- 11. Medical devices
- Glossary of terms
- References
- Index.
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