Biology for Engineers

Summary: Intended as an introductory text on biology from an engineering perspective, this resource elaborates on concepts and technology with an emphasis on the utilization of living things. Rather than treating biology as a science requiring memorization of connections and classifications, the book explores its relevance as an application area for engineering analysis and design. The author takes a broad approach, encompass...ing everything from genetics and cellular structure to grand ecological systems. Except for a unique chapter on scaling, there are few equations and little quantitative analysis; because it is an introductory text, ideas and concepts are primary. [read more]