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Physci 101 Lab: Physical Science Laboratory Investigations
Teresa Ciardi · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 47: Appendix I - The Physical Science Tool Box of Units
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Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Michelle Oja · Taft College
In the contents: 1.04: Summary of Introduction to Research Methods of the Social Sciences · 2.02: Goals of Science
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Complex Methods for the Sciences
Y. D. Chong · Nanyang Technological University
An introductory course in mathematical methods for science and engineering students. Topics covered include complex analysis, contour integration, Fourier analysis, and Green's function methods. Mathematical methods are illustrated with examples drawn from physics, with a focus on oscillations and waves. These notes are also available in the form of Jupyter notebooks on Github (GPLv3).
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SOC 305: Critical Thinking in Social Science
Donnisha Lugo · Cosumnes River College
This textbook is for a course that examines the definitional and contextual nature of social issues. It develops a critical thinking approach which integrates interdisciplinary principles and incorporates a comparative framework utilizing literary criticism, logic, argumentation, and persuasion to analyze and compare the content and validity of social problems.
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Principles of Soil Science Exercise Manual
Mark W. Bowen · University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
This exercise manual was designed for use in an upper-level undergraduate soils course. The manual consists of ten hands-on or experiment-type exercises and fourteen take-home fact-finding and critical thinking exercises. The take-home exercises can be used to complement the hands-on exercises, or they can be used independently.
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CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Applied Sciences
OpenStax · LibreTexts
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Applied Statistics for Social Science (19-20)
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Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences
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This textbook offers a thorough introduction to physical chemistry, covering foundational concepts, gas behavior, and detailed thermodynamics. It explores solutions, equilibrium, electrochemistry, acids and bases, and kinetics, including enzymes. Quantum mechanics leads to bonding theories, followed by intermolecular forces, spectroscopy, and photochemistry and ends with macromolecules, bridging theory with biological and real-world applications.
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Science and Everyday Application (IDEA OER)
Alexandria Cartoscelli · Los Rios Community College District
In the contents: 02: Nutrition Science and Information Literacy · 2.01: Introduction to Nutrition Science and Information Literacy · 2.04: Healthy Skepticism in Nutrition Science
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Social Science Research - Principles, Methods, and Practices
Anol Bhattacherjee · University of South Florida
In the contents: 01: Science and Scientific Research · 1.01: Science · 4.05: Examples of Social Science Theories
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Surface Science
Roger Nix · Queen Mary, University of London
Surface science is the study of physical and chemical phenomena that occur at the interface of two phases, including solid–liquid interfaces, solid–gas interfaces, solid–vacuum interfaces, and liquid–gas interfaces.
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Chem 110: Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences
Rebecca Lipson · College of Marin
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Differential Calculus for the Life Sciences
Leah Edelstein-Keshet · University of British Columbia
Calculus arose as a tool for solving practical scientific problems through the centuries. However, it is often taught as a technical subject with rules and formulas (and occasionally theorems), devoid of its connection to applications. In this course, the applications form an important focal point, with emphasis on life sciences. This places the techniques and concepts into practical context, as well as motivating quantitative approaches to biology taught to undergraduates.
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Science, Physiology, and Nutrition For the Nonscientist
Judi S. Morrill · San Jose State University
In the contents: 1.01: Communication Gap in Science · 1.02: History of Nutrition Science · 1.03: Science and Nutrition Today
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Basic Engineering Science
Donald E. Richards · Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
In the contents: 1.03: Science Engineering Science and Mathematics
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UVM Environmental Science
Kyle Whittinghill · University of Vermont
In the contents: 01: Introduction to Environmental Science · 1.01: What is Environmental Science · 1.04: The Process of Science
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Digging into Canadian Soils: An Introduction to Soil Science
Canadian Society of Soil Science · University of Saskatchewan
This text provides an introduction to the core disciplines of soil science, and introduces the concepts and vocabulary needed by students just beginning their soil science journey. The textbook provides supplementary materials that are specific to regions in Canada, or may be of specific interest beyond what might be considered introductory soil science material. Importantly, the textbook also is intended to introduce students to the Canadian System of Soil Classification.
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Biology for Science Majors I
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In the contents: 1.02: The Science of Biology
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Engaging Adults in Science and Energy
Pennsylvania State University · Pennsylvania State University
In the contents: 01: Process of Science · 9.1.02: How to Establish Causation in Social Science
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Dr D Biochemistry for Health Sciences
Diana E. Hurlbut · Irvine Valley College
This book supports BIO 10 at IVC it is a 3 unit class as part of a BIO AST and many other degrees.