Foundation Mathematics for Biosciences provides an accessible and clear introduction to mathematical skills for students of the biosciences. The book chapters cover key topic areas and their associated techniques, thereby presenting the maths in context. A student focused pedagogical approach will help students build their confidence, develop their understanding and learn how to apply mathematical techniques within their studies. Students will be able to use the book as a resource to complement their theory-based textbooks and to prepare themselves for practical classes, tutorials and research projects. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit TheeBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access yourdigitalebookproducts whilst you have yourBookshelf installed.
Chapter 1 Basic arithmetic skills 1.1 Elementary Arithmetic Calculations 1.2 Indices, BODMAS and Use of Equations Chapter 2 Fractions and Decimals 2.1 Use of Fractions 2.2 Decimal Fractions, Approximation and Scientific Notation Chapter 3 Units 2.1 SI Units 2.2 Interconversion of units Chapter 4 Ratios and Percentages 4.1 Ratios and Proportions 4.2 Percentages Chapter 5 Logarithms 5.1 Rules of Logarithms 5.2 Application of Logarithms Chapter 6 Solutions and Dilutions 6.1 Moles and Molarity 6.2 Dilutions and Serial Dilutions Chapter 7 Measurements in Biology 7.1 Cell Biology and Microbiology 7.2 Physiology and Pharmacology Chapter 8 Analytical Biology 8.1 Analytical Methods 8.2 Chromatographic Techniques Chapter 9 Molecular Biology 9.1 DNA Analysis 9.2 Protein Analysis Chapter 10 Enzyme Kinetics 10.1 Michaelis-Menten Equation 10.2 Enzyme inhibition and Cooperative Binding Chapter 11 Statistics 10.1 Descriptive statistics 10.2 Statistical testing Chapter 12 Graphs and Charts 11.1 Presenting Data using Graphs and Charts 11.2 Correlation and Regression
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