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Examples of Available OERs for Natural & Physical Sciences
The following are examples of OERs that are current and available. This is a place to start learning about available OERs.
University Physics (3 Volumes) by ISBN: 9781947172203Publication Date: 2016-09-19, web version updates 2022
These OpenStax textbooks are all published with a Creative Commons Attribution license that allows reading, sharing, and adapting. Web versions are regularly updated and are accessible. PDFs are update yearly and may not be accessible. These titles are available to read online or as a PDF for free and can be integrated with Blackboard. Prepared print copies are available for ~$30.
Natural & Physical Sciences OERs in use @ Caldwell
The following are OERs and low-cost textbooks that are in use at Caldwell.
General Chemistry by This is a lower-cost digital textbook alternative that is used in CH 101 and 102. It covers two semesters and includes interactive questions, videos, grading, and customizing options. Students pay $99 for two semesters.
Library Resources
This is a selection of Jennings Library resources that are used as course materials. Library resources are freely available to the campus community.
- JoVE Science Education: Basic BiologyJoVE Science Education is a video library dedicated to teaching scientific fundamentals through simple video demonstrations. Beginning biology covers model organisms and vertebrates frequently used in life sciences research as well as lab procedures, lab safety, lab animal care, and basic methods in cellular and molecular biology.
- JoVE Science Education: Advanced BiologyThe Advanced Biology collection includes topics of study in neuroscience, developmental biology, genetics, cell biology, immunology, and microbiology.