- Hardcover: 1062 pages
- Publisher: Academic Press Inc (28 Sep 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0122386604
- ISBN-13: 978-0122386602
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 20 x 5.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,928,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is a comprehensive survey of the multi-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering. The book is intended to be the introductory textbook for the first course at the undergraduate junior level and as the introductory textbook in graduate programs in biomedical engineering programs. The book is also intended to be utilized as a professional reference book for engineers and biomedical researchers requiring a knowledge of the basic fundamentals and the latest advances in biomedical engineering. This text/reference will have worked examples throughout the text as well as end-of-chapter homework and self-study problems. In addition to the pedagogy within the book, the authors will maintain a website of relevant laboratory simulations and links to other biomedical engineering web sites.
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The first textbook on Biomedical Engineering
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering is intended to serve as an introduction to, and an overview of, the field of biomedical engineering. Over the past 50 years, as the discipline of biomedical engineering has evolved, it has become clear that it is a diverse, seemingly all-encompassing field, including such areas as biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, rehabilitation, engineering, as well as biosensors, biotechnology, and tissue engineering. Although it is not possible to cover all of the biomedical engineering domains in this textbook, the authors have made an effort to focus on most of the major fields of activity in which biomedical engineers are engaged.
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering is intended to serve as an introduction to, and an overview of, the field of biomedical engineering. Over the past 50 years, as the discipline of biomedical engineering has evolved, it has become clear that it is a diverse, seemingly all-encompassing field, including such areas as biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, rehabilitation, engineering, as well as biosensors, biotechnology, and tissue engineering. Although it is not possible to cover all of the biomedical engineering domains in this textbook, the authors have made an effort to focus on most of the major fields of activity in which biomedical engineers are engaged.
Chapters are written to provide historical perspective of the major developments in specific biomedical engineering domains, as well as the fundamental principles that underlie biomedical engineering design, analysis, and modeling procedures in those domains. Numerous examples, drill problems, and exercises are used to reinforce concepts and develop problem solving skills. In addition to the teaching within the book, the authors will maintain a Web site for relevant laboratory simulations and links to other biomedical engineering Web sites.
Features * Well illustrated throughout text * Appropriate for course use by engineering students as well as biological science students * An outstanding introductory reference work for engineers and scientists in the biomedical industry * MATLAB and SIMULINK software is used throughout the book to model and simulate dynamic systems * Frequent use of example problems within each chapter including thorough explanation of the techniques used to solve them * Numerous self-study/homework problems at the end of each chapter, ranging from simple to difficult
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Errors make it hard to learn
13 Dec 2002
Format:Hardcover
I've used this book now in 2 classes (including one taught by an author of one of the chapters) and have both times found the book hard to use. It is full of so many small errors you can never be sure whether the problems you are having are because you don't understand the material, or if there is another mistake in that section. Very frustrating. The problems are not limited to explicit errors either, there are issues with the presentation that makes me think it was poorly edited as well. Style, order, and omission of important points are among the sins. Some sections are pretty good, though.
The book is a good value for a textbook, however (it's huge!), and provides lots of useful information on a wide variety of BME-related topics. Just make sure you have someone to help you spot the mistakes.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering book SLU review
11 Jan 2000
Format:Hardcover
I'm currently a student at St. Louis University, Parks College of Engineering and Aviation. I am a sophomore in Biomedical Engineering, and although I have not done extensive study with the book, our dean of Biomedical Engineering at Parks and other Professors at SLU rate this book as one that we should not have only for class, but to keep for our whole lives as a Biomedical Engineer. This book is great because it can be used at any sequence of a undergraduate degree program in Biomedical Engineering with easier topics such as Ethics to very challenging topics.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Very good introductory book!
3 July 2001
Format:Hardcover
This text offers a lot of good information. This book provides an excellent overview to the field and is easy to read. I am a junior and an engineering student at Iowa State. This book has helped me understand how many different aspects there are within BME to specialize with in my degree and also elaborate on engineering fundamentals. I highly recommend it!
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