Understanding the human machine : a primer for bioengineering / Max E. Valentinuzzi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Valentinuzzi, Max E., 1932-

Series:

Series on bioengineering and biomedical engineering ; v. 4.

Series on bioengineering & biomedical engineering ; v. 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bioengineering.

Physical Description:

xii, 396 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, [2004]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-382) and index.

ISBN:

9812560432

981238930X

OCLC:

57121297