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" Biocalculus : "
James Stewart, McMaster University and University of Toronto, Troy Day, Queen's University.
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BL
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843538
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Stewart, James,1941-
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Biocalculus : : calculus, probability, and statistics for the life sciences /\ James Stewart, McMaster University and University of Toronto, Troy Day, Queen's University.
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Boston, MA, USA :: Cengage Learning,, [2016]
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xlvii, 973 pages :: illustrations (some color) ;; 27 cm
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1305114035
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: 9781305114036
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Functions and sequences -- Limits -- Derivatives -- Applications of derivatives -- Integrals -- Applications of integrals -- Differential equations -- Vectors and matrix models -- Multivariable calculus -- Systems of linear differential equations -- Descriptive statistitics -- Probability -- Inferential statistics.
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BIOCALCULUS: CALCULUS, PROBABILITY, AND STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES shows students how calculus relates to biology, with a style that maintains rigor without being overly formal. The text motivates and illustrates the topics of calculus with examples drawn from many areas of biology, including genetics, biomechanics, medicine, pharmacology, physiology, ecology, epidemiology, and evolution, to name a few. Particular attention has been paid to ensuring that all applications of the mathematics are genuine, and references to the primary biological literature for many of these has been provided so that students and instructors can explore the applications in greater depth. Although the focus is on the interface between mathematics and the life sciences, the logical structure of the book is motivated by the mathematical material. Students will come away with a sound knowledge of mathematics, an understanding of the importance of mathematical arguments, and a clear understanding of how these mathematical concepts and techniques are central in the life sciences.
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Calculus-- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Life sciences-- Mathematics.
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Calculus-- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Life sciences-- Mathematics.
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570.1/515
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QA303.2.S7246 2016
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Day, Troy,1968-
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