Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Introduction to Environmental Science
Tara Jo Holmberg · Northwestern Connecticut Community College
LibreTexts
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NUTRI 300: Nutrition
Jessica Coppola · Sacramento City College
This course offers an introduction to the science of nutrition, drawing on concepts and research from biology, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, and psychology to explore how nutrients interact with the human body. It examines the biological foundations of nutrient standards and investigates how nutrition, behavior, and physical activity influence health.
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Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis
Tim Soderberg · University of Minnesota Morris
In the contents: 3.11: Stereochemistry in biology and medicine
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Child Developmental Psychology - Topical Approach
Bakhtawar Bhadha · Pasadena City College
In the contents: 16.04: Biology in sex and gender
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Soils: A Practical Guide for Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Valerie Dantoin · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This textbook is for farmers and gardeners who want to understand and improve soil. It approaches soil from a practical viewpoint on how to conserve, improve, and build it. It covers the physical/structural characteristics, soil chemistry, soil organic matter, carbon, and nutrient flows/cycles, soil sampling/testing, both organic and conventional fertilizers, living soil biology, compost, livestock/manure’s role on the farm, and farm-scale and garden-size solutions to soil problems.
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Discover Psychology - A Brief Introductory Text
Noba · LibreTexts
In the contents: 03: BIOLOGY AS THE BASIS OF BEHAVIOR
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General Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Joshua Halpern · Howard University
In the contents: Chapter 20.5: The s-Block Elements in Biology · Chapter 21.6: Transition Metals in Biology
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WTRM 206 Beginning Water Treatment Plant
Catherine Miettinen Ames · Gavilan College
In the contents: 2.2.01: Microbiology Regulations · 3.5.01: Microbiology Regulations · 5.06: Basic Microbiology Principles
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Environmental Science 101
Jason Hlebakos · Mt. San Jacinto College
This text will challenge you to develop critical thinking skills for confronting global issues and may even impact the way you approach your daily life. Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that draws heavily on the sciences but assumes that humanity (or any other group of organisms) maintains a central focus. This course will overview some basic concepts of the “hardsciences,” (chemistry, biology, et cetera) and will then focus on issues that confront humanity today.
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Supplemental Modules (Biochemistry)
Michael Blaber · Florida State University
LibreTexts
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A People’s History of Structural Racism in Academia
Susan Rahman, Prateek Sunder, and Dahmitra Jackson · CC ECHO
In the contents: 2.09: Biology
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The Astronomer's Guide to the Universe
Alessandro Baldi · Butte College
In the contents: 19.02: Astrobiology
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History of Psychology
Amy Nusbaum · Heritage University
In the contents: 02: Biology and Evolution
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Matlab and Octave Programming for STEM Applications (Smith)
Cary Smith · Oxnard College
Textbook Matlab/Octave Programming for STEM Applications. This text emphasizes practical applications of MATLAB in engineering, physics, mathematics and biology. Intended for California ENGR C-ID 220
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Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
O'Reilly, Munakata, Hazy & Frank · University of Colorado Boulder & Brown University
In the contents: 2.02: Basic Biology of a Neuron as Detector · 3.02: Biology of the Neocortex · 4.02: Biology of Synaptic Plasticity
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Introduction to Environmental Science_2nd Edition
Anusha Balangoda · University of Pittsburgh
In the contents: 3.05: Themes and Concepts of Biology · 16: Conservation Biology
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Advanced Genetics: Mechanisms of Inheritance and Analysis
Neil Voss · Roosevelt University
LibreTexts
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CHDV C105 Infant and Toddler Development
Frank Guevara · Cerro Coso College
In the contents: 13.03: The Biology of Emotions
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Sociology
Boundless · LibreTexts
In the contents: 3.1A: Culture and Biology · 4.1C: Sociobiology · 11.01: Gender and Biology
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ANT-103: Physical/Biological Anthropology
Rising Scholars Program · Lake Tahoe Community College
In the contents: 03: Molecular Biology and Genetics · 16: Contemporary Topics - Human Biology and Health