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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$39.78 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Knetbooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$78.05 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$81.21 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Knetbooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$82.39 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$78.84 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| BiggerBooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$85.72 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Knetbooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$86.72 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$83.22 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| BiggerBooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$90.23 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$87.60 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| RedShelf eTextbook (RedShelf) |
eTextbook (RedShelf) |
$100.00 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| BiggerBooks Used |
Used | $104.06 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$39.78 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| BiggerBooks Used |
Used | $104.06 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus Used |
Used | $105.12 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Knetbooks Used |
Used | $106.70 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiggerBooks New |
New | $144.39 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Knetbooks New |
New | $145.12 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus New |
New | $145.85 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knetbooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$86.72 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$90.23 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$87.60 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knetbooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$82.39 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$85.72 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$83.22 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knetbooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$78.05 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$81.21 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| eCampus Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$78.84 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RedShelf eTextbook (RedShelf) |
eTextbook (RedShelf) |
$100.00 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| eCampus 180 Day eBook (expires 04/18/2027) |
180 Day eBook (expires 04/18/2027) |
$140.16 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| BiggerBooks 180 Day eBook (expires 04/18/2027) |
180 Day eBook (expires 04/18/2027) |
$140.16 as of Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VitalSource eBook |
eBook | Check price at VitalSource |
at checkout | |||
| Amazon New & used |
New & used | Check price at Amazon |
at checkout | |||
| AbeBooks Used & new (marketplace) |
Used & new (marketplace) | Check price at AbeBooks |
at checkout | |||
| SellBackBooks Sell back |
Sell back | Check price at SellBackBooks |
at checkout | |||
Prices checked Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 AM ET. Totals include shipping where the store lists it. As an Amazon Associate, CheapestTextbooks.com earns from qualifying purchases.
"The first MATLAB-based numerical methods textbook for bioengineers that uniquely integrates modelling concepts with statistical analysis, while maintaining a focus on enabling the user to report the error or uncertainty in their result. Between traditional numerical method topics of linear modelling concepts, nonlinear root finding, and numerical integration, chapters on hypothesis testing, data regression and probability are interweaved. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of examples from clinical trials and bioinformatics, which are not found in other numerical methods textbooks for engineers. With a wealth of biomedical engineering examples, case studies on topical biomedical research, and the inclusion of end of chapter problems, this is a perfect core text for a one-semester undergraduate course"--
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