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BIOL 40B Lab Manual: Anatomy and Physiology of Neural and Cardiopulmonary Systems
Susmita Sengupta and Lakshmikanta Sengupta · De Anza College
Volume II in this three-part series covers Human Anatomy and Physiology II for a CSU/UC transferable sequence, guiding students through the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Built for a diverse student population, it pairs scaffolded activities with real clinical examples, like stroke and asthma, while connecting systems rather than isolating them. Zero-cost, clearly structured, and glossary-supported throughout, it builds lasting, transferable skills for aspiring health professiona
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Soils Laboratory Manual
Colby Moorberg & David Crouse · Kansas State University
In the contents: 04: Soil Biology
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BIO2 W2026
Marc Facciotti · University of California, Davis
The BIO 2 series introduces students to the principles on which all life--from the smallest, simplest organisms to the largest communities--is based. BIO 2 concentrates on the cellular basis of life, concentrating on the structures and functions of cells and the biological molecules from which they are formed, the ways by which cells acquire, transform, and use chemical energy, and the mechanisms by which genetic information is stored, safeguarded, transmitted from one generation to the next.
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Entomology Lab Manual
Melissa Scherr · Oregon State University
Labs in this book supplement the information gained in lecture, as well as providing some perspective and experience with hands-on applications of ideas in pest management. The labs are presented in week-by-week order, so the pre-labs and reading for week 1 are labeled “Pre-Lab 1” and “Week 1 Reading”.
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Anatomy and Physiology Lab Guide
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Open Algebra and Knots
Matthew Salomone · Bridgewater State University
The theory of knots has been well studied since the early 20th century, and has many connections to geometry and topology, and applications to physics, biology, and beyond. We’ll investigate perhaps its most fundamental connection: to algebra. In what ways are knots algebraic objects? How can we use algebraic structures and reasoning to classify knots? And how can this help us to think algebraically beyond the classroom?
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Foundations of Neuroscience
Casey Henley · Michigan State University
Foundations of Neuroscience is aimed at undergraduate students new to the field of neuroscience. The first edition specifically targets students enrolled in Neurobiology at Michigan State University and primarily contains topics covered in that course.
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MPC Environmental Science
Kevin Raskoff · Monterey Peninsula College
This course is a survey of the fundamental political, economic, and ecological principles that define the important environmental issues of our time. Topics include ecology, climate change, biodiversity, energy, and sustainability.
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Crop Improvement
Walter P. Suza & Kendall Lamkey Eds. · Iowa State University
This textbook covers basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Emphasis is placed on methods of cultivar development in self-pollinating, cross-pollinating, and asexually propagating crops. Relevant examples of crop improvement research in Africa are utilized to cover factors affecting cultivar release, multiplication, and distribution of high-quality seed.
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Biodiversity
Nora Bynum · Duke University
This collection provides an overview of what is meant by the term ‘biodiversity,’ and how we measure it. The collection reviews the different levels of biodiversity, or the ‘biodiversity hierarchy’ including: genetic and phenotypic diversity; population diversity; species diversity; community diversity; ecosystem diversity; landscape diversity; and historical and ecological biogeographic diversity.
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Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
Glené Mynhardt · Hanover College
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals explores the structure and function of animal bodies across major taxa, emphasizing both diversity and common biological principles. The text begins with the fundamentals of classification, tissues, and homeostasis, then examines the major organ systems—digestive, excretory, nervous, sensory, muscular, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, and thermoregulatory.
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Lab manual : Protein Biomanufacturing and Biochemistry (Biot274 IVC)
Victor Pham · Irvine Valley College
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Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory Manual (Schwyter and Vaughan)
Anna R. Schwyter and Karen L. Vaughan · University of Wyoming
This text explores the fundamental principles of soil science and soils as a natural resource. Students will be introduced to the physics, chemistry, microbiology, morphology, fertility and management of soils, and to the processes driving soil formation. The major soil types of the world and their classification will be discussed, and the relation of major soil characteristics to soil productivity, conservation and sustainability will be addressed.
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History and Science of Cultivated Plants
Sushma Naithani · Oregon State University
History and Science of Cultivated Plants narrates how humans transitioned from foragers to farmers and have arrived at present-day industrial agriculture-based civilization. It entails myths, historical accounts, and scientific concepts to describe how human efforts have shaped and produced easier to grow, larger, tastier, and more nutritious fruits, vegetables, and grains from wild plants.
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BIO 300: Introduction to Genetics
Cheneir Neely · cneely
BIO 300: Introduction to Genetics at Clinton College is an undergraduate biology course that introduces students to the fundamental principles of heredity, molecular genetics, and gene expression. The course examines the chemical structure and organization of DNA and chromosomes, the flow of genetic information through the central dogma, the causes and consequences of genetic mutations, and patterns of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, including sex-linked traits.
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Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs for the Biosciences
Jack O'Grady · Austin Community College
This 125-page course textbook, entitled Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs for the Biosciences, was created by Jack O'Grady, M.S., professor at Austin Community College. This textbook accompanies the course BITC 1340: Quality Assurance for the Biosciences.
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Fundamentals of Biochemistry II - Bioenergetics and Metabolism
Henry Jakubowski · College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
We explore the energetics and chemical transformations of each class of biological molecules through metabolic pathways. We present both catabolic pathways that produce energy and chemical intermediates and anabolic pathways for biosynthesis. Detailed reaction mechanisms and interactive molecule models are used to support an understanding of the structures and functions of key enzymes in the metabolic pathways.
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BIOSC 30: Anatomy and Physiology Labs
Staff · Los Medanos
This course is designed to cover basic anatomy and physiology. Fundamentals of body structure and function and the elegant interrelationships between body organs and how they perform will be explored. All of the systems of the body, including very basic microscopic anatomy and simple physiological chemistry will be covered in this one semester course.
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Biological Statistics
John H. McDonald · University of Delaware
The goal in that class is to teach biology students how to choose the appropriate statistical test for a particular experiment, then apply that test and interpret the results. In my class and in this textbook, I spend relatively little time on the mathematical basis of the tests; for most biologists, statistics is just a useful tool, like a microscope, and knowing the detailed mathematical basis of a statistical test is as unimportant to most biologists as knowing which kinds of glass were used
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EXPLORATIONS: An Invitation to Biological Anthropology (Scheib)
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In the contents: 03: Molecular Biology and Genetics · 16: Contemporary Topics - Human Biology and Health