Understanding the Human Machine
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Understanding the Human Machine

A Primer for Bioengineering

Max E Valentinuzzi

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  2. English
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Understanding the Human Machine

A Primer for Bioengineering

Max E Valentinuzzi

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About This Book

This introductory book for undergraduate students poses a question: What is bioengineering all about? After offering a reference frame and defining the objectives (chapter 1), “physiology” (chapter 2) is presented as a source material followed by “signals” (chapter 3) and “signal pick up” (chapter 4). Chapter 5 deals with the biological amplifier. Reading the signal and the need for mathematical models are the subject matter, respectively, of chapters 6 and 7; they only provide guidance. The last chapter tries to look ahead. Sometimes, the subject is treated in relative depth; at times, the visit is more superficial. Formation rather than information is favored. Historical shots supply background material and spicy insights. Style is light, sprinkled with a little humor. There are exercises which allow students to learn independently.

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Publisher
WSPC
Year
2004
ISBN
9789813102125
Topic
Scienze biologiche
Subtopic
Anatomia e fisiologia umana

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. 1 Introduction
  5. 2 Source: Physiological Systems and Levels
  6. 3 Signals: What They Are
  7. 4 Signal Pick Up
  8. 5 Biological Amplifier
  9. 6 The Interpreter: Reading the Signals
  10. 7 Feedback: The Need of Mathematical Models
  11. 8 Rounding Up and Looking Ahead
  12. References
  13. Index
  14. List of Figures
Citation styles for Understanding the Human Machine

APA 6 Citation

Valentinuzzi, M. (2004). Understanding the Human Machine ([edition unavailable]). World Scientific Publishing Company. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/852828/understanding-the-human-machine-a-primer-for-bioengineering-pdf (Original work published 2004)

Chicago Citation

Valentinuzzi, Max. (2004) 2004. Understanding the Human Machine. [Edition unavailable]. World Scientific Publishing Company. https://www.perlego.com/book/852828/understanding-the-human-machine-a-primer-for-bioengineering-pdf.

Harvard Citation

Valentinuzzi, M. (2004) Understanding the Human Machine. [edition unavailable]. World Scientific Publishing Company. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/852828/understanding-the-human-machine-a-primer-for-bioengineering-pdf (Accessed: 14 October 2022).

MLA 7 Citation

Valentinuzzi, Max. Understanding the Human Machine. [edition unavailable]. World Scientific Publishing Company, 2004. Web. 14 Oct. 2022.