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Physics in biology and medicine /

by Davidovits, Paul
Published by : Academic Press, (London :) Physical details: xvi, 331 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm ISBN: 0123865131 Subject(s): Biophysics. | Medical physics Year: 2013
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Book Book AUM Main Library English Collections Hall 571.4 D249 (Browse Shelf) Available 2039

Include index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-310) and index

Physics for Biology and Medicine, 4e, covers topics in physics as they apply to the life sciences, specifically medicine, physiology, nursing and other applied health fields. This concise introductory paperback surveys and relates basic physics to living systems. It discusses biological systems that can be analyzed quantitatively and how advances in the life sciences have been aided by the knowledge of physical or engineering analysis techniques. Applicable courses are biophysics and applied physics. Provides practical techniques for applying knowledge of physics to the study of living systemsPresents material in a straight forward manner requiring very little background in physics or biologyIncludes many figures, examples and illustrative problems and appendices which provide convenient access to the most important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics

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