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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 The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Foundation Mathematics for Biosciences

• Title Page


• Copyright Page


• Contents


• Preface


• Guided tour


• About the authors


• Acknowledgements


• 1. Basic arithmetic skills


• 2. Fractions and decimals


• 3. Units of measurement


• 4. Ratios and percentages


• 5. Logarithms


• 6. Concentrations and dilutions


• 7. Measurements in biology


• 8. Analytical biology


• 9. Molecular biology


• 10. Enzyme kinetics


• 11. Statistical calculations


• 12. Graphs, trendlines and equations


• Answers


• Appendix 1 Arithmetic operations and commonly used Greek letters


• Appendix 2 Periodic table


• Appendix 3 Statistical tables


• Appendix 4 Correlation and linear regression analysis using Excel


• Index


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• K


• L


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• N


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