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Electric Circuits IV - Digital Circuitry
Tony R. Kuphaldt · Bellingham Technical College
Every aspect of our lives is increasingly becoming integrated and connected by the Internet of Things (IoT), which consists of computers and embedded systems. These devices are controlled by software which at its core is Boolean logic in conjunction with digital information. The world around us is analogue, but with every passing day our interaction with the world is becoming more digital and more integrated.
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Legal Environment of Business
Lumen Learning · LibreTexts
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Introductory Bacteriology Lab Manual
Amy Turnbull · Fanshawe College
This is an introductory bacteriology lab manual used in the Chemical Laboratory Technology and Environmental Technology advanced diploma programs at Fanshawe College. These labs provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate lab skills. Students will isolate an organism from the environment, then, using controlled experiments, determine the identity of the organism using morphology, physiology and molecular methods.
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Comprehensive Individualized Curriculum and Instructional Design (Sennott et al.)
Samuel Sennott, Sheldon Loman, Kristy Lee Park, Luis F. Pérez, Michael J. Kennedy, John Romig, and Wendy J. Rodgers · Portland State University
This online textbook addresses the population of individuals with disabilities that experience complex lifelong needs across multiple areas in their lives. Drs. Sennott and Loman drafted this book (along with the help from some friends) with the hope of providing pertinent, practical, and current resources to future special educators who plan to serve individuals with complex disabilities.
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A World Perspective of Art History: 1400CE to the 21st Century
Deborah Gustlin & Zoe Gustlin · Evergreen Valley College
Visual arts are one of the oldest forms of communication between humans and the fundamental beliefs of their culture. The historical background of art history has been written from the canon of wealthy individuals from Western countries focusing on well-known art and artifacts in isolated environments. To become more culturally inclusive, the textbook is written to redefine art history by discussing art from every continent, civilization, and unknown artists and comparing different cultures that
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Seven Sketches in Compositionality: An Invitation to Applied Category Theory
Brendan Fong & David I. Spivak · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Category theory is a relatively new branch of mathematics that has transformed much of pure math research. The technical advance is that category theory provides a framework in which to organize formal systems and by which to translate between them, allowing one to transfer knowledge from one field to another. But this same organizational framework also has many compelling examples outside of pure math. In this text, we will give seven sketches on real-world applications of category theory.
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Human Biology Biol 011 Textbook
Barry Thomson · Cañada College
Study of biological principles using the human body as a model. Topics are structure and function of major organ systems and some common disorders. Heredity, evolution, and human ecological roles are also discussed.
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SmartHistory of Art X - Oceania
SmartHistory of Art · Smarthistory
The Pacific Ocean is seen to connect rather than separate the many islands in it.
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PCC CHEM 001A: General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis
Pasadena Community College
This text is designed for Chem 001A, which is a standard general chemistry course for science and engineering majors, with emphasis on quantitative methods and calculations. The text addresses atomic structure and chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solids and solution chemistry. Introductions to equilibrium and organic chemistry. Quantitative analysis using analytical balances, gravimetric and volumetric procedures, spectrophotometry and calorimetry.
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Interpersonal Communication - A Mindful Approach to Relationships
Jason S. Wrench, Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter & Katherine S. Thweatt · SUNY New Paltz & SUNY Oswego
The text incorporates the latest communication theory and research to help students navigate everyday interpersonal interactions and cover topics typically taught in an undergraduate interpersonal communication course: family interactions, interpersonal dynamics, language, listening, nonverbal communication, and romantic relationships emerging areas such as self-compassion, body positivity, friendships, and “the dark side”.
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A First Course in Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers
Russell Herman · University of North Carolina Wilmington
This book is written for an undergraduate course on the introduction to differential equations typically taken by majors in mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering. In this course we will investigate analytical, graphical, and approximate solutions of differential equations. We will study the theory, methods of solution and applications of ordinary differential equations. This will include common methods of finding solutions, such as using Laplace transform and power series methods.
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Math 223 Calculus 3
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This book considers what happens when we broaden our view of what a function is to include functions that have more than one input, or that produce more than one result, or both. In particular, we consider what it means for such a function to have a limit, and how to differentiate or integrate such functions. In the course of learning these things, we will also encounter many applications of so-called multivariable and vector-valued functions in the natural and social sciences.
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Plant Breeding Methods
Walter R. Fehr and Walter P. Suza · Iowa State University
This text has been compiled to provide an overview of how plant breeders develop cultivars of plant species. The methods that breeders use depend directly on the type of cultivar used to produce a commercial crop. he four most common types of cultivars are (a) clonal cultivars (b) synthetic cultivars (c) pure-line cultivars and (d) hybrid cultivars. These types of cultivars will be discussed throughout the book, alongside review questions for self-study.
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Best Practices in Accessible Online Design
Heather Caprette · Cleveland State University
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Introduction to Biotechnology
Orange County Biotechnology Education Collaborative · LibreTexts
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Devising
Nick Garcia · Los Medanos College
Devised theatre is a method of theatre-making in which the script or performance score originates from collaborative, often improvisatory work by a performing ensemble. The ensemble is typically made up of actors, but other categories of theatre practitioner may also be central to this process of generative collaboration, such as visual artists, composers, and choreographers; indeed, in many instances, the contributions of collaborating artists may transcend professional specialization.
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Fundamentals of Biochemistry IV - Special Topics
Henry Jakubowski and Patricia Flatt · LibreTexts
Capstones for Vol I (Signal Transduction) and Volume 2 (Integration of Metabolism). Includes chapter on biochemistry and climate change and the abiotic origins of life. We solicit new content ideas and submissions from interested people. Image: Maschietto, F., Morzan, U.N., Tofoleanu, F. et al. Turning up the heat mimics allosteric signaling in imidazole-glycerol phosphate synthase. Nat Commun 14, 2239 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37956-1. Creative Commons 4 (BY). https://www.cl
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Math 1120: College Algebra
Nicole Lang · North Hennepin Community College
Topics include polynomial, rational, inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their applications. Additional topics include systems of non-linear equations, systems of linear equations, and matrices.
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Introduction to Statistics with R
Edward Chi · Cerritos College
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CPSI 24003 Database Applications
Michael Hostetler · Arkansas State University-Beebe
2nd Edition of Database Design, adapted from Adrienne Watt’s work as part of the B.C. Open Textbook project. It aims to enhance access to educational materials using open educational resources (OER). This resource is available for free in various e-book formats and in print at cost, under a Creative Commons license. Instructor inquiries can be directed to the provided email.