Biology for Engineers

1. Introduction to Biology in Engineering 


2 Origin, Characteristics and Hierarchy of Life Forms 


3 Structural and Functional Unit of Life Forms 


4 Molecules of Life — Structure, Properties and Functions


5. Catalyst of Biological Processes — Enzymes 


6 Decoding of Encrypted Messages – DNA to RNA to Protein


7 Bioenergetics and Metabolism 


8 Genetics


9 Physiology of Organ Systems 


10 Microbiology 


11 Immune System: Organs, Cells, and Immunity 


12 Biological Engineering Solutions 287


Appendix A Engineering Principles and Engineers with Nobel Prizes in
Physiology or Medicine A.1
Appendix B Development of Physiological Assist Devices or Artificial Organs
as Applications of Engineering in Biology B.1
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Index I.1

Overview


Biology for Engineers is a one-stop-shop attempting to tie the knot between engineering and
biology. It’s a tailor-made book for the non-majors introductory, yet compulsory, biology course
in the undergraduate programmes i

• Biology for Engineers