Biology for Engineers
ISBN: 9789360536268
Higher Education
Author(s): Vidya Rajesh
ISBN: 9789366604251
1st Edition
Copyright: 2026
India Release: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 436
Trim Size: 241 × 181
Biology for Engineers is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of all fundamental aspects and major topics of biology. The book serves as an introductory resource for all engineering and other non-major undergraduates and provides an up-to-date coverage of concepts in a clear and logical format. It effectively combines the biological principles and mechanisms with experimental insights and engineering perspectives for comprehensive and up-to-date integration of multidisciplinary approach. With its content distributed across 20 chapters, the book is thoughtfully designed to be an appealing resource specifically tailored for all undergraduate students. It aims to ignite their interest in biology while simultaneously assisting faculty members in making biology teaching engaging and effective for non-major students.
PART I HOW LIFE WORKS!
1. The Study of Life
2. Life As We Know It!
3. Diversity of Living Organisms - Taxonomy and Phylogeny
4. Biochemistry of Life
5. Cell: The Basic Unit of Life
6. Genetics of Life
7. Inheritance and Mendelian Genetics
8. Cellular Metabolism
9. Cellular Reproduction
PART II HUMAN BIOLOGY
10. Structural Organization and Internal Control in Humans
11. Physiological Systems of Humans: Material Exchange
12. Physiological Systems of Humans: Response Control
13. Physiological Systems of Humans: Sensory Perceptions and Output Coordination
14. Physiological Systems of Humans: Immune System
15. Physiological Systems of Humans: Reproduction and Development
PART III OTHER IMPACTS AND OUTCOMES
ON HUMANS AND LIVING BEINGS
16. Discovering the Unseen World of Microbes
17. Ecology: Environment and Evolution
18. Biological Concepts to Engineer Modern Solutions
19. Food and Nutrition
20. Technology and Human Impact
Vidya Rajesh is a Professor in Department of Biological Sciences at BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad campus. She holds an ME and PhD degree from BITS, Pilani. Her research interests lie in the areas of molecular genetics of human diseases, molecular parasitology and microbial remediation of environmental heavy metals. She leads an active research lab with various research grants, over 40 publications and PhD students. She has been teaching varied courses in the domains of cell biology, immunology, molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology for over 20 years. She is a passionate teacher, and her classes are loved by the students.