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Social Movements: Theory, History, and Contemporary Activism
James Nguyen · De Anza College
This textbook introduces students to the major sociological theories used to explain social movements before exploring a range of historical and contemporary movements in the United States. Throughout the text, students are encouraged to think critically about the relationship between individuals, institutions, culture, and power while examining how ordinary people have organized to create extraordinary social change.
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Delftse Foundations of Computation
Stefan Hugtenburg & Neil Yorke-Smith · Delft University of Technology
Delftse Foundations of Computation is a textbook for a one quarter introductory course in theoretical computer science. It includes topics from propositional and predicate logic, proof techniques, set theory and the theory of computation, along with practical applications to computer science. It has no prerequisites other than a general familiarity with computer programming.
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Fundamentals of Climate Change
Dargan M. W. Frierson · University of Washington
Fundamentals of Climate Change is a class for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students at University of Washington.
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Design for Learning - Principles, Processes, and Praxis
Jason K. McDonald & Richard E. West · Brigham Young University
Our purpose in this book is twofold. First, we introduce the basic skill set and knowledge base used by practicing instructional designers. We do this through chapters contributed by experts in the field who have either academic, research-based backgrounds, or practical, on-the-job experience (or both). Our goal is that students in introductory instructional design courses will be able to use this book as a guide for completing a basic instructional design project.
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Inequality and Interdependence
Kimberly Puttman, Kathryn Burrows, Patricia Halleran, Bethany Grace Howe, Nora Karena, Kelly Szott, and Avery Temple · LibreTexts
Có trong mục lục: 03: What Is Sociology Theory in Social Science
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Marine Biology Laboratory
Kevin Raskoff · Monterey Peninsula College
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of marine science, with an emphasis on marine ecology, organisms, and habitats, with a focus on the local Monterey Bay region. The exercises include both those in the lab and in the field.
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SSC 190:Contemporary Society
Pat Knol · Triton College
Có trong mục lục: 02: The Science of Social Science · 06: Political Science
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An Introduction to Weather and Climate
Neel Desai and Alicia Mullens · De Anza College
Designed to close a real gap in open meteorology resources, this book offers a beginner-friendly, qualitative survey of the field. Building on the University of Hawai'i's "Atmospheric Processes and Phenomena" and Oregon State University's "Introduction to Climate Science," it serves as an approachable entry point into Meteorology and Climate Science for non-majors and anyone curious about the subject.
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Human Development Life Span
Laura Overstreet · Western Washington University
Growth and development through the life span including physical, social, cognitive and neurological development. Topics covered included daycare, education, disabilities, parenting, types of families, gender identity and roles, career decisions, illnesses and treatments, aging, retirement, generativity, and dying.
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College Algebra for Liberal Arts and Humanities
Leif Jordan · College of the Desert
A College Level Algebra text designed for students in the Liberal Arts and Humanities. Topics include: Linear, Quadratic, Rational, Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Inequalities, Graphs and Functions with applications in business, the arts and social sciences. Conic sections, sequences, series, the binomial theorem and some mathematical history are also included.
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CHEM 175 - General Chemistry I
Scott Van Bramer · Widener University
This is the first semester of chemistry for science, biomedical and chemical engineering, and pre-med programs. Topics include measurements, elements, atomic structure, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acid-base reactions, equilibrium, and introductory kinetics. An understanding of how chemistry applies to living systems and the natural world, green chemistry and sustainable chemistry applications.
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Introduction to Bioinformatics
Rohan Mehta · Elmhurst University
An introduction to the principles behind and practice of bioinformatics: the science of interpreting and analyzing biological information. This course covers concepts behind genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomics analysis, as well as data processing and visualization. This course also provides an introduction to the R programming language and the unix shell as well as a variety of commonly-used bioinformatics software packages.
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Early Childhood Education: STEM (NWTC)
Vicki Tanck · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Có trong mục lục: 04: Early Science Experiences · 4.01: Introduction to Science · 4.02: Using Tools to Support Science Learning
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Library Research Skills for First Year Seminar Students
Kara Blizzard · University of Alberta
This series of modules introduces students to library services and introductory research skills, including finding specific books and articles, choosing a research topic, searching for information using library databases, and citing information sources.
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Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Jennifer Ounjian · Contra Costa College
With an eye on social justice and intersectionality, the text provides an analysis of the history, demographics, and contemporary experiences of the following racial-ethnic groups: African Americans, Asian American Pacific Islanders, Euro Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, and Middle Eastern Americans. This text is suitable for a sociology course on race and ethnic relations, introduction to ethnic studies, or a social justice studies introductory course.
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Physics 7A General Physics
Dina Zhabinskaya · UC Davis
Introduction to general principles and analytical methods used in physics for students majoring in a biological science. This text addresses energy conservation, work, three-phase model and phase transitions, thermal energy, bond energy, mechanical energies, potential energy and force, Lennard-Jones potential, microscopic description of thermal and bond energy, thermodynamics, and entropy.
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Physical Geology
Karla Panchuk · University of Saskatchewan
Physical Geology is an interactive comprehensive introductory text on the physical aspects of geology, including rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mass wasting, climate change, planetary geology, and more. It has a strong emphasis on examples from western Canada. It is adapted from Physical Geology, First University of Saskatchewan Edition.
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Essentials of Geographic Information Systems
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
This text integrates key concepts behind the technology with practical concerns and real-world applications. Recognizing that many potential GIS users are nonspecialists or may only need a few maps, this book is designed to be accessible, pragmatic, and concise. The text also illustrates how GIS is used to ask questions, inform choices, and guide policy.
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Math 121- Plane Trigonometry
Vismar Jay Alfaro · University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines- Jasaan
This textbook, prepared through LibreTexts, has been developed to support the course Math 121: Plane Trigonometry at USTP–Jasaan. It is designed to provide students with a structured, comprehensive, and engaging resource that aligns with the official course outcomes and weekly schedule.
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SWHS 365: Group Counseling (Baker-Nauman)
LibreTexts
This course introduces the basic elements and techniques of group counseling. Through class discussions, in-class practice, and role plays students will learn the knowledge and skills needed for effective group facilitation. The course emphasizes different types of groups, stages of group process, and techniques for counseling specific populations including individuals with substance use disorders and those from diverse backgrounds.