Computing for Biologists : Python Programming and Principles
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1107642183
ISBN-13
9781107642188
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 22nd, 2014
Print length
218 Pages
Weight
500 grams
Dimensions
19.00 x 24.80 x 0.90 cms
Product Classification:
Computer science
Ksh 8,200.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
Delivery in 28 days
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Delivery in 28 days
Secure
Quality
Fast
This book teaches life science students how to use Python programming and computational problem-solving in the context of compelling biological applications.
Computing is revolutionizing the practice of biology. This book, which assumes no prior computing experience, provides students with the tools to write their own Python programs and to understand fundamental concepts in computational biology and bioinformatics. Each major part of the book begins with a compelling biological question, followed by the algorithmic ideas and programming tools necessary to explore it: the origins of pathogenicity are examined using gene finding, the evolutionary history of sex determination systems is studied using sequence alignment, and the origin of modern humans is addressed using phylogenetic methods. In addition to providing general programming skills, this book explores the design of efficient algorithms, simulation, NP-hardness, and the maximum likelihood method, among other key concepts and methods. Easy-to-read and designed to equip students with the skills to write programs for solving a range of biological problems, the book is accompanied by numerous programming exercises, available at www.cs.hmc.edu/CFB.
Get Computing for Biologists by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Cambridge University Press and it has pages.