Maths for Advanced Biology
Published on 31. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-7487-6506-5 (ISBN)
Description
Relevant for AS and A2 Levels of study and designed to be accessible and friendly in format, the text is aimed at providing clear and concise explanations of the mathematical concepts and how these are then applied in Biology. Worked examples are included throughout encouraging students to grasp the subject matter with ease. Examination style questions and answer sections provide the ideal opportunity for continuous progression and to consolidate learning.
Relevant for AS and A2 Levels of study and designed to be accessible and friendly in format, the text is aimed at providing clear and concise explanations of the mathematical concepts and how these are then applied in Biology. Worked examples are included throughout encouraging students to grasp the subject matter with ease. Examination style questions and answer sections provide the ideal opportunity for continuous progression and to consolidate learning.
Relevant for AS and A2 Levels of study and designed to be accessible and friendly in format, the text is aimed at providing clear and concise explanations of the mathematical concepts and how these are then applied in Biology. Worked examples are included throughout encouraging students to grasp the subject matter with ease. Examination style questions and answer sections provide the ideal opportunity for continuous progression and to consolidate learning.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7487-6506-5 (9780748765065)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 Numbers - Egypt to metric: numbers and the biologist; basic forms of notation; rounding and significant figures; using a scientific calculator; use of tables in biology; exam questions; answers to test yourself questions. Part 2 Symbols and units - the Greeks have a word for it: words and the biologist; using symbols for size in biology; using scales and measuring biological objects; using units and symbols; units; exam questions; answers to test yourself questions. Part 3 Algebra - x - the unknown: equations and rules; equations and ecology; the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium; exam questions; answers to test yourself questions. Part 4 Indices, powers of ten, scientific notation: indices; powers of ten; scientific notation (or standard form); exam questions; answers to test yourself questions. Part 5 Ratios and getting things in proportion: ratios; the use of ratios in genetics; ratios in other biological examples; exam questions; answers to test yourself questions. Part 6 Displaying data -graphs, charts and scales: dealing with data; drawing graphs; plotting and drawing line graphs; other types of graph; exam questions; answers to test yourself questions.