tag:open.umn.edu,2005:/opentextbooks/subjects/37?page=3Open Textbook Library - Biology Textbooks2022-08-01T21:48:52Zhttps://open.umn.edu/assets/common/favicon/favicon-1594c2156c95ca22b1a0d803d547e5892bb0e351f682be842d64927ecda092e7.icohttps://open.umn.edu/assets/library/otl_logo-f9161d5c999f5852b38260727d49b4e7d7142fc707ec9596a5256a778f957ffc.png12202022-08-01T21:49:03Z2024-01-22T14:52:33ZMicrobiomes: Health and the Environment<img alt="Read more about Microbiomes: Health and the Environment" title="Microbiomes: Health and the Environment cover image" class="cover " width="682" height="888" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzg4MiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--57934937c697df544eaf2d01f88f2891f93a9982/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-01%20at%204.48.01%20PM.png" />Microbiomes: Health and the Environment was created to provide accessible insight into the novel and complex world of polymicrobial community interactions. As we push forward into the future of medicine and environmental health, it is imperative that we learn from each other, from history, and keep up to date with the latest advances in research and technology. This book not only provides content from the latest microbiome studies, but contains interactive tools, videos, and thought-provoking questions to help the reader hone and truly understand the respective topic. Though there is much overlap between themes due to the ubiquitous nature of microbes, the book is broken down into sections pertaining to both human health (e.g., gut health and disease, as well as other organ-specific niches) and aspects of the environment (e. g., nutrient cycling and climate change, marine health, soil and plant health, etc.) influenced by microbes. However, the content is designed to bridge ideas and aspects between these themes to support the One Health concept: that the health of people, animals, and the environment are all interconnected. This project will continue to grow with new findings, and adapt with the ever-changing world of microorganisms.12012022-07-18T22:39:22Z2024-01-22T14:52:32ZAnatomy and Physiology 2 Lab Manual<img alt="Read more about Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab Manual" title="Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab Manual cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzgyMywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--8ebb95b1b6928d795681613cb06e39c2f365fb1a/uh-oer-cover-anatomy-physiology-lab-prof-350x453.png" />This manual is a guide for anatomy and physiology laboratory exercises. It includes dissection guidance with detailed images; instructions for physiology experiments including foundational content; and gross anatomy study guides for six body systems. Videos and tutorial links provide additional support.12002022-07-18T22:28:04Z2024-03-14T05:24:55ZThe Science of Sleep<img alt="Read more about The Science of Sleep" title="The Science of Sleep cover image" class="cover " width="407" height="527" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzgyMiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--cb1733042d2b67df325f3675b8f95d47f600284e/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-18%20at%205.25.49%20PM.png" />The Science of Sleep teaches us the vital importance of sleep and how it determines our mental and physical health. It explores the neuroscience of sleep and cultural, social, and political aspects of how people view sleep and are affected by sleep.11962022-06-30T12:32:00Z2024-01-22T14:52:32ZThe Science of Plants<img alt="Read more about The Science of Plants" title="The Science of Plants cover image" class="cover " width="683" height="1024" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzc4OSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--89d846775ab012482874a29e7f96c5ff070c3e45/Cover-ScienceOfPlants-683x1024.jpeg" />An approachable guide to the fundamentals of plant science. Created for horticulture students, gardeners, science teachers, and anyone interested in understanding plants and how they grow. This is the required text for HORT 1001/6001 Plant Propagation at the University of Minnesota Department of Horticultural Science.11452022-03-11T05:08:05Z2024-01-22T14:52:30ZBotany in Hawaiʻi<img alt="Read more about Botany in Hawaiʻi" title="Botany in Hawaiʻi cover image" class="cover " width="543" height="667" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzQ1MSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--0b24b6d2c689e391da8c5b6615c178d7bd430f00/Capture1.JPG" />"Botany in Hawai‘i" discusses introductory topics of Botany through examples of the native and introduced plants found in Hawai‘i. It includes anatomy and physiology of seeds, roots, leaves, stems, fruits and flowers and covers the main plant groups from nonvascular to flowering plants. This book provides a visual reference to botanical concepts and terminology for beginners.10912021-10-16T04:35:21Z2024-01-22T14:52:28ZGenetics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology<img alt="Read more about Genetics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology" title="Genetics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mjk3OCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b2cc47386726f17cbe8356b7ade4ccce25bb0208/suza-genetics-cover-1-350x453.png" />This textbook provides an introduction to plant genetics and biotechnology for the advancement of agriculture. A clear and structured introduction to the topic for learners new to the field of genetics, the book includes: an introduction to the life cycle of the cell, DNA and how it relates to genes and chromosomes, DNA analysis, recombinant DNA, biotechnology, and transmission genetics.10462021-08-29T06:18:22Z2024-03-18T13:24:47ZMicrobiology: A Laboratory Experience<img alt="Read more about Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience" title="Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience cover image" class="cover " width="360" height="360" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mjc5MSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--59a4ec3e003bb94eb94002b641c4a4500a5e588b/NewIcon_Ahern.png" />As a group of organisms that are too small to see and best known for being agents of disease and death, microbes are not always appreciated for the numerous supportive and positive contributions they make to the living world. Designed to support a course in microbiology, Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience permits a glimpse into both the good and the bad in the microscopic world. The laboratory experiences are designed to engage and support student interest in microbiology as a topic, field of study, and career. This text provides a series of laboratory exercises compatible with a one-semester undergraduate microbiology or bacteriology course with a three- or four-hour lab period that meets once or twice a week. The design of the lab manual conforms to the American Society for Microbiology curriculum guidelines and takes a ground-up approach — beginning with an introduction to biosafety and containment practices and how to work with biological hazards. From there the course moves to basic but essential microscopy skills, aseptic technique and culture methods, and builds to include more advanced lab techniques. The exercises incorporate a semester-long investigative laboratory project designed to promote the sense of discovery and encourage student engagement. The curriculum is rigorous but manageable for a single semester and incorporates best practices in biology education.10272021-07-22T19:58:18Z2024-01-22T14:52:26ZInanimate Life<img alt="Read more about Inanimate Life" title="Inanimate Life cover image" class="cover " width="131" height="170" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjY3MiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--937dd32f7119a21ba26581830b3141427bdea62e/Cover-ebook-131x170.jpg" />Inanimate Life is an open textbook covering a very traditional biological topic, botany, in a non-traditional way. Rather than a phylogenetic approach, going group by group, the book considers what defines organisms and examines four general areas of their biology: structure (their composition and how it comes to be), reproduction (including sex), energy and material needs, and their interactions with conditions and with other organisms. Although much of the text is devoted to vascular plants, the book comparatively considers ‘EBA = everything but animals’ (hence the title): plants, photosynthetic organisms that are not plants (‘algae’, as well as some bacteria and archaebacteria), fungi, and ‘fungal-like’ organisms. The book includes brief ‘fact sheets’ of over fifty organisms/groups that biologists should be aware of, ranging from the very familiar (corn, yeast) to the unfamiliar (bracket fungi, late-blight of potato). These groups reflect the diversity of inanimate life.10122021-06-26T18:59:59Z2024-01-22T14:52:26ZHistory and Science of Cultivated Plants<img alt="Read more about History and Science of Cultivated Plants" title="History and Science of Cultivated Plants cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjQ0OSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--172a41162f1cdd5c4f1d5524bae37a1ac75748f6/History-and-Science-of-Cultivated-Plants-350x453.png" />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. Using examples of various economically and socially important crops central to human civilization, the book describes the origin of crop plants, the evolution of agricultural practices, fundamental concepts of natural selection vs. domestication, experimental and methodical plant breeding, and plant biotechnology.10052021-05-27T19:52:00Z2024-03-11T15:18:59ZFoundations of Neuroscience<img alt="Read more about Foundations of Neuroscience" title="Foundations of Neuroscience cover image" class="cover " width="683" height="1024" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjM4MCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--c8a45dc8b8ba92c1cea23771ba199f30a8f413ce/Foundations_of_Neuroscience_Cover-683x1024.jpg" />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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