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Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Chemistry I
David Karlin · Williams School
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Art 323: Color Theory Course Pack
Andi Adkins Pogue · Cosumnes River College
This course covers studio problems in the use and understanding of color and its application to works of art, interior design and graphics, basics of color theory, and color interchange. It also includes image and composition as related to the use of color both functionally and creatively. Field trips may be required. This course pack includes assignments suitable for a college-level color theory course.
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UCD GEL 56 Introduction to Geophysics
Magali Billen · University of California, Davis
Introduction to Geophysics provides a solid foundation in fundamental concepts from physics (diffusion, gravity, wave propagation), material science (rheology), scientific computing (basic programming, data analysis) and geophysics (plate tectonics, gravity, seismology, earthquakes) that are essential to multiple sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
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Engineering Mechanics - Statics
Elisabeth Osgood, Gayla Cameron, and Emma Christensen · LibreTexts
Introduction to engineering mechanics: statics, for those who love to learn. Concepts include: particles and rigid body equilibrium equations, distributed loads, shear and moment diagrams, trusses, method of joints and sections, & inertia.
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A Career in Sociology
Vera Kennedy · West Hills College Lemoore
This text was written for introductory undergraduate courses on sociological practice. The book was designed for faculty and students searching for a resource that provides sociological terms, concepts, and theories in the study of sociological practice. To adapt to the educational needs of individuals using this book, the instructor or learner must understand the underlying content.
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Introduction to Contracts, Sales and Product Liability
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
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General Psychology for Honors Students
Kate Votaw · University of Missouri–St. Louis
This text surveys the basic concepts, theories, and pivotal findings over the past 100 years in the science of Psychology, with special emphasis on contemporary concepts and findings focused on the relation of the brain to normal and pathological behaviors. Psychology has long evolved past the psychodynamic influence to include biological, social, learning, motivational, and developmental perspectives, to name a few.
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Bio 221Lab: Introduction to Microbiology
Kelly C. Burke · College of the Canyons
This lab manual provides an introduction to the biology and ubiquity of microorganisms (for example, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi), including morphology, anatomy, physiology, classification, and identification. The significance and role of microorganisms in human affairs will also be explored.
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CH275 Foundations of Inorganic
Amanda Bowman · Colorado College
CH275: Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry at Colorado College is a key second-year course covering atomic structure, chemical bonding models, and the structure/properties of inorganic materials like metals and semiconductors. It acts as a bridge to upper-level chemistry
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Spanish Grammar Manual
Enrique Yepes · Bowdoin College, Colegiatura Colombiana, & Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
This is a bilingual grammar manual for advanced students. It can be used for general review and reference in courses from second-year Spanish (B2) up.
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COM 1130: Interviewing
Laura Miller and Annette Savoy · Prince George's Community College
This course explores the theory and practice of interviewing. Students examine the different types of interviews which can be conducted, including their contexts. Consideration is given to the interviewer and the interviewee's role and expectations, especially regarding their competency and communication skills. The ethical implications of conducting an interview are incorporated into the examination of interviewing.
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Abnormal Psychology (NWTC)
Desiree Franks · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This text covers a comprehensive range of topics related to psychological disorders, including understanding abnormal behavior, research and ethics in abnormal psychology, etiology and treatment of mental disorders, and various specific disorders such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
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An Introduction to Proof via Inquiry-Based Learning
Dana Ernst · Northern Arizona University
This book is intended to be used for a one-semester/quarter introduction to proof course (sometimes referred to as a transition to proof course). The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the process of constructing and writing formal and rigorous mathematical proofs. The intended audience is mathematics majors and minors. However, this book is also appropriate for anyone curious about mathematics and writing proofs.
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Introduction to Health OER Textbook
Marie Vicario · Southwestern College
I have compiled chapters from various textbooks in order to offer students an opportunity to further enhance learning, and also as an option for those that may not be able to afford to purchase a hardcopy textbook for the introduction to health course. This textbook will also include IDEA material.
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Organic Chemistry - MLC
Heath Dobberpuhl · Martin Luther College
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Discrete Mathematics
Oscar Levin · University of Northern Colorado
This text aims to give an introduction to select topics in discrete mathematics at a level appropriate for first or second year undergraduate math majors, especially those who intend to teach middle and high school mathematics. A difference between this text and most other discrete math books is that this book is intended to be used in a class taught using problem oriented or inquiry based methods.
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Introduction to Literature and Critical Thinking
Cristina Lopez-Bowlin · Oxnard College
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Deep into Pharo
Alexandre Bergel, Damien Cassou, Stéphane Ducasse, Jannik Laval · LibreTexts
Pharo is a clean, innovative, open-source, live-programming environment. Deep into Pharo is the second volume of a series of books covering Pharo. Whereas the first volume is intended for newcomers, this second volume covers deeper topics. You will learn about Pharo frameworks and libraries such as Glamour, PetitParser, Roassal, FileSystem, Regex, and Socket. You will explore the language with chapters on exceptions, blocks, small integers, and floats.
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NUTRI 335: Principles of Food Science
Jessica Coppola · Sacramento City College
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of food science and underlying technology associated with providing a safe, nutritious, and abundant supply of fresh and processed foods to humans. Students are introduced to the nature and scope of the world food problem as well as the solutions that have been proposed. This is followed by an introduction to looking at foods and food systems in scientific terms.
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Math 142: Precalculus II
LibreTexts
This text prepares students for calculus sequence. Concepts, properties and algebra of trigonometric functions, including their graphs, inverses, laws of sines and cosines, identities and equations. The text also covers vectors, polar coordinates and conic sections.