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CHEM 100: General Chemistry (O'Connor)
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EXPLORATIONS: An Invitation to Biological Anthropology (Scheib)
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This textbook focuses on the discipline of biological anthropology, which explores who we are from biological, evolutionary, and adaptive perspectives. Topics discussed include evolutionary theory, molecular biology and genetics, the forces of evolution, nonhuman primates, the fossil record, the hominin species and the emergence of Homo sapiens as well as human biological variation and the concept of race, bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology, and human biology and health both past and present.
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The Psychology of Women - An Inclusive Approach
Rochelle Burnaford · Diablo Valley College
This is an introduction to the psychology of women and gender, written for community college students. The book moves from the categories of sex and gender themselves outward to the institutions that benefit from them, and to the consequences of a binary sex and gender system. Trans and nonbinary experience is analyzed inside every chapter. And race, class, and sexuality are pulled through each topic as part of the analysis to highlight intersectionality.
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Essential Graduate Physics - Statistical Mechanics
Konstantin K. Likharev · Stony Brook University
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Friendly Introduction to Mathematical Logic
Christopher Leary & Lars Kristiansen · SUNY Geneseo & University of Oslo
At the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and philosophy, mathematical logic examines the power and limitations of formal mathematical thinking. In this expansion of Leary’s user-friendly 1st edition, readers with no previous study in the field are introduced to the basics of model theory, proof theory, and computability theory. The text is designed to be used either in an upper division undergraduate classroom, or for self study.
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Biological Psychology (MPC)
Adrianne Kotecki · Monterey Peninsula College
Ever wonder why you react to stress the way you do? Or why one person suffers from depression while another does not? Are you curious to know why you need sleep or feel hungry? This course looks at the biology behind these and other everyday experiences. You’ll learn about the neurons in your body and how they communicate, the various structures of the brain, and how the brain processes information from the world around us and produces behavior. You’ll see how scientists study the brain, from ea
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Understanding Elementary Mathematics
Julie Harland · MiraCosta College
Understanding Elementary Mathematics, a series of hands-on Workbook Modules, was written especially for prospective elementary school teachers in a way that they would actively learn the structures, concepts and foundations of elementary mathematics.
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Differential Equations for Engineers
Jiří Lebl · Oklahoma State University
A one semester first course on differential equations, aimed at engineering students. Prerequisite for the course is the basic calculus sequence.
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OER - BIOL 2420 Laboratory Manual
Sherry Smith · North Central Texas College
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Non-Isothermal Kinetic Methods
Arhangel'skii et al. · Moscow State University
This application book is intended for senior students of natural science faculties and technical institutes, who use methods of thermal analysis for kinetic studies in their research. The book can help researchers in studies of thermal decomposition, oxidation of various substances and materials, and other similar processes. It can be used in the laboratories of industrial enterprises applying methods of thermal analysis for quality control of raw materials and final products.
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Social Studies, Art, Music, and Movement
Vicki Tanck · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This textbook covers social studies, art, music, and movement in early childhood education. It includes chapters on play-based learning, environments, learning experiences, and interdisciplinary activities.
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Understanding Organic Chemistry Through Computation
Nicholas Boaz and Orion Pearce · North Central College
This online textbook works to clarify challenging concepts in introductory organic chemistry by applying tools from computational chemistry to validate fundamental principles. Utilizing open-access computational resources, students are guided through a set of exercises where core concepts of organic reactivity are explored and visualized.
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Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Muhammad Arif Malik · Hampton University
This book aims to teach undergraduates introductory concepts of organic and biochemistry in one semester, assuming introductory general chemistry knowledge. It is intended for health sciences, like pre-nursing, psychology, kinesiology, and non-science majors. This book will hopefully provide enough knowledge to prepare the students to understand basic organic and biochemistry used in their professional subjects and appreciate the impact of chemistry in everyday life. Homework is associated.
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Spectroscopy: Background Information on Electronic Structure of Atoms and Molecules
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Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics
Paola Cappellaro · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This text covers basic concepts of nuclear physics with emphasis on nuclear structure and interactions of radiation with matter. Topics include elementary quantum theory; nuclear forces; shell structure of the nucleus; alpha, beta and gamma radioactive decays; interactions of nuclear radiations (charged particles, gammas, and neutrons) with matter; nuclear reactions; fission and fusion.
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Environmental Biology
Matthew R. Fisher · Oregon Coast Community College
Environmental Biology is a free and open textbook that enables students to develop a nuanced understanding of today’s most pressing environmental issues. This college-level open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues from a biological perspective and helps students grasp the scientific foundation of environmental topics so they can better understand the world around them and their impact upon it.
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Technical Mathematics SJDC 1
Jacquelynn Schwegel · San Joaquin Delta College
This Technical Math course develops the computational, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed in many CTE (Career Technical Education) programs. Topics include number sense, ratios, percentages and proportional reasoning, measurement and geometry, trigonometric applications and an introduction to vectors. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and skilled-trade applications. (CSU)
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MAT 206 Precalculus
Borough of Manhattan Community College · LibreTexts
OpenStax Precalculus text, modified for MAT 206-1202, Professor Margaret Dean, Mathematics Department, BMCC/CUNY
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An Introduction to Mass Spectrometry
Scott Van Bramer · Widener University
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Biochemistry Free & Easy
Kevin Ahern & Indira Rajagopal · Oregon State University
Dr. Kevin Ahern and Dr. Indira Rajagopal's electronic book is aimed at helping students learn the basics of biochemistry in a fun and engaging format.