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基本説明
Explores its relevances as an application area for engineering analysis and design. Explaning concepts and technology, with an emphasis on the utilization of living things, the author takes a broad approach, encompassing everything from genetics and cellular structure to complex ecological systems.
Full Description
Biology is a critical application area for engineering analysis and design, and students in engineering programs must be well-versed in the fundamentals of biology as they relate to their field. Biology for Engineers is an introductory text that minimizes unnecessary memorization of connections and classifications and instead emphasizes concepts, technology, and the utilization of living things. Whether students are headed toward a bio-related engineering degree or one of the more traditional majors, biology is so important that all engineering students should know how living things work and act.Classroom-tested at the University of Maryland, this comprehensive text introduces concepts and terminology needed to understand more advanced biology literature. Filled with practical detailed examples, the book presents:Scientific principles relevant to biology that all engineers must knowA discussion of biological responses from the perspective of a broad range of fields such as psychology, human factors, genetics, plant and animal physiology, imaging, control systems, actuary, and medicineA thorough examination of the scaling of biological responses and attributesA classification of different types of applications related to biological systemsTables of useful information that are nearly impossible to find elsewhereA series of questions at the end of each chapter to test comprehensionEmphasizing the ever-present interactions between a biological unit and its physical, chemical, and biological environments, the book provides ample instruction on the basics of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering. It brings together all of the concepts one needs to understand the role of biology in modern technology.
Contents
I. INTRODUCTIONScience and EngineeringScientific MethodMathematical Modeling Biological Engineering Expectations for Biological Engineers About PredictionsAbout This BookQuestionsII. PRINCIPLES FROM THE SCIENCESPrinciples of Physics Effort and Flow Variables BalancesStates of MatterEquivalence of Work and Energy Free EnergyDisorder and Entropy Heat TransferMovement of Materials Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics Electricity Temperature Effects QuestionsPrinciples of ChemistryPeriodic Nature of ElementsChemical BondingChemical Equilibrium Acids and Bases Reaction Rates Carbon Chemistry Physical Chemistry in WaterProtein Folding Shape Effects and Enzymes Energy-Rich Compounds Temperature and Pressure Effects Free Energy Questions Principles of Mathematics and Engineering Sciences Equality Randomness and Probability Calculus Control Systems Optimization Information Analog and Digital Signal Processing Questions Principles of Biology Form and FunctionModularity and Incremental ChangeGenetic BasisCompetition and Selection Biological HierarchiesIs Biology Complex or Simple? Questions Biological Responses in ContextBU Need WaterBU Need the Right Amount of OxygenBU Need Food and NutrientsBU Become Ill in the Presence of WastesBU Need Heat Sources and Sinks BU Adapt to Their EnvironmentsBU Modify Their Environments Adaptations Require Extra Energy and Resources BU, If Possible, Move to Friendlier Environments BU Evolve under Environmental Pressures Crowding of BU Produces Stress BU Are Affected by Chemical Stresses BU Respond to Mechanical Stresses Optimization Is Used to Save Energy and Nutrient Resources BU Alter Themselves to Protect against Harsh Environments BU Cooperate with Other BU BU Compete with Other BU BU ReproduceBU Coordinate Activities through CommunicationBU Maintain Stability with Exquisite ControlBU Go Through Natural Cycles BU Need Emotional Satisfaction and Intellectual StimulationBU Die Questions IV. SCALING FACTORSAllometric Relationships from Evolutionary Pressure Allometric Relationships from Evolutionary Pressure Dimensional Analysis Golden RatioFractal Scaling within an Organism Self-Similarity for Tissues and Organs Plant GrowthSelf-Similarity in Populations QuestionsV. UTILIZING LIVING SYSTEMSBiological Engineering Solutions Systems Approach Relationships between Engineering and Biology The Completed Design DenouementQuestionsAPPENDICES REFERENCES INDEX
