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Computer Modelling for Nutritionists

Authors:

  1. Mark Tomás Mc Auley

    1. Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Chester, Chester, UK

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  • Includes exercises in each chapter for the benefit of students or readers not familiar with computer modeling

  • Provides case studies detailing the creation of models of biological processes

  • Provides a number of worked examples and models for the reader’s continued learning which is accompanied by a companion web site

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-17

  3. Kinetics

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    Pages 19-29

  4. Enzyme Kinetics

    • Mark Tomás Mc Auley
    Pages 31-40

  5. Model Building: Part One

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    Pages 41-54

  6. Model Building: Part Two

    • Mark Tomás Mc Auley
    Pages 55-62

  7. Model Analysis in Greater Depth

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    Pages 63-78

  9. Modelling Folate Metabolism and DNA Methylation

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    Pages 93-100

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 101-103
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About this book

This book draws on Mark Mc Auley’s wealth of experience to provide an intuitive step-by-step guide to the modelling process. It also provides case studies detailing the creation of biological process models. Mark Mc Auley has over 15 years’ experience of applying computing to challenges in bioscience. Currently he is employed as a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Chester. He has published widely on the use of computer modelling in nutrition and uses computer modelling to both enhance and enrich the learning experience of the students that he teaches. He has taught computer modelling to individuals at a wide variety of levels and from different backgrounds, from undergraduate nutrition students to PhD and medical students.
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Keywords

  • Biological Simulations
  • Computer Modelling
  • Diet and Aging
  • Nutrition
  • Systems Biology
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Chester, Chester, UK

    Mark Tomás Mc Auley

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About the author

Mark Mc Auley has over 15 years experience of applying computing to challenges in bioscience. Presently he is employed as a senior lecturer in chemical engineering at the University of Chester. He has published widely on the use of computer modelling in nutrition and uses computer modelling to both enhance and enrich the learning experience of the students that he teaches. He has taught computer modelling to individuals from a wide variety of levels and backgrounds from undergraduate nutrition students to PhD and medical students.  This book draws on his wealth of experience to provide an intuitive step by step guide to the modelling process.
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eBook USD 109.00
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