Stewart/Day’s “Biocalculus: Calculus, Probability, and Statistics for the Life Sciences” 2nd Edition, with WebAssign, emphasizes problem-solving while demonstrating how calculus relates to biology. The coverage motivates and illustrates the topics of calculus with examples drawn from many areas of biology, including genetics, biomechanics, medicine, pharmacology, physiology, ecology, epidemiology, evolution and more. The second edition has been updated to engage today’s students and include the latest terminology and issues. Particular attention has been paid to ensuring that all applications of mathematics are genuine. Students will come away with a sound knowledge of mathematics, an understanding of the importance of mathematical arguments and a clear understanding of how these mathematical concepts and techniques are central in the life sciences.
