tag:open.umn.edu,2005:/opentextbooks/subjects/37?page=4Open Textbook Library - Biology Textbooks2021-05-27T19:48:25Zhttps://open.umn.edu/assets/common/favicon/favicon-1594c2156c95ca22b1a0d803d547e5892bb0e351f682be842d64927ecda092e7.icohttps://open.umn.edu/assets/library/otl_logo-f9161d5c999f5852b38260727d49b4e7d7142fc707ec9596a5256a778f957ffc.png10042021-05-27T19:48:25Z2024-01-22T14:52:26ZAn Interactive Introduction to Organismal and Molecular Biology<img alt="Read more about An Interactive Introduction to Organismal and Molecular Biology" title="An Interactive Introduction to Organismal and Molecular Biology 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/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjM3OSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--efa4e0ad8a9aadc919cbad1a256aac3bd3f2e47a/Organismal-Molecular-Biology_Cover-683x1024.jpg" />This "textbook" is interactive, meaning that although each chapter has text, they also have interactive HTML5 content, such as quizzes, simulations, interactive videos, and images with clickable hotspots. Students receive instant feedback when they complete the interactive content, and therefore, can learn and check their understanding all in one place. The first unit introduces students to the nature of science, including scientific controversies, and information literacy, including how to analyze literature and identify stakeholders. Unit 2 is organismal biology, including carbon cycling and population growth, and unit 3 is molecular biology with a focus on gene expression.9932021-04-09T21:35:31Z2024-01-22T19:09:05ZFrom Growing to Biology: Plants 1e<img alt="Read more about From Growing to Biology: Plants 1e" title="From Growing to Biology: Plants 1e cover image" class="cover " width="480" height="640" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjIyMCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--f82241fd6238287a39d5c615b001788b2bac9c22/medium-4a531a8d05f94307d6f8065f357ae290.jpg" />Ready to find out how plants are grown and function? Take a fantastic voyage through plants. From Growing to Biology: Plants 1e brings the latest information for understanding of traditional and modern plant growing, form, and production. Topics covered in 30 chapters include concise and up-to-date ‘big picture’ infographics, student learning outcomes (SLOs), key vocabulary, assessment, as well as identification of 120 species, and more. Moreover, author Dr. G. Hacisalihoglu emphasizes on leaning concepts, binding those concepts together with visuals approach to make learning faster and more memorable. From Growing to Biology: Plants 1e is packed full of horticultural information that is ideal for both academia and industry growers. It is basic enough that if you are just getting started learning plants, you will be able to catch up. Always remember that practice makes permanent and keep going to take your learning plant bio to new levels.9892021-04-09T20:33:57Z2024-01-22T14:52:25ZPrinciples of Biology: Biology 211, 212, and 213<img alt="Read more about Principles of Biology: Biology 211, 212, and 213" title="Principles of Biology: Biology 211, 212, and 213 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/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjIxNiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--539c1ce694d21db39fdcfdc297e7924ca96cc789/Principles-of-Biology-683x1024.jpg" />The Principles of Biology sequence (BI 211, 212 and 213) introduces biology as a scientific discipline for students planning to major in biology and other science disciplines. Laboratories and classroom activities introduce techniques used to study biological processes and provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to conduct research.9772021-03-05T06:39:19Z2024-01-22T14:52:24ZGeneral Biology II: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics<img alt="Read more about General Biology II: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics" title="General Biology II: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics 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/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjExNiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--61b9def0e5f5594cbae77bde132b0d71e20ceb4d/Biology-102-revised-683x1024.jpg" />BI102: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics is intended for one term of the introductory biology course for non-science majors taught at many two- and four-year colleges. The concepts of genetics, as they apply to the study of life, are introduced, including the principles of inheritance, genetics, and gene regulation. This textbook incorporates the mandates found in Vision and Change and focuses on the non-content aspects of biology education that are just as important. Additionally, this book explicitly teaches the general education outcomes that we have identified as important for this class. This textbook pulls together biology content resources that are accessible for our community college non-major biology students, as well as resources to provide them with explicit instruction in the quantitative literacy, communication, and information literacy general education outcomes as they relate to the biology content they are learning.9762021-03-05T06:28:07Z2024-01-22T14:52:24ZGeneral Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology<img alt="Read more about General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology" title="General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology 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/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjExNSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--d3c04703869c73d72ab08ccb0783fdb067773c30/Biology-101-683x1024.jpg" />BI101: Survey of Cellular Biology is intended for one term of the introductory biology course for non-science majors taught at many two- and four-year colleges. The concepts of cellular biology, as they apply to the study of life, are introduced, including parts of a cell, metabolism, and homeostasis. This textbook incorporates the mandates found in Vision and Change and focuses on the non-content aspects of biology education that are just as important. Additionally, this book explicitly teaches the general education outcomes that we have identified as important for this class. This textbook pulls together biology content resources that are accessible for our community college non-major biology students, as well as resources to provide them with explicit instruction in the quantitative literacy, communication, and information literacy general education outcomes as they relate to the biology content they are learning. Contact the author for inquiries about quiz9742021-03-04T17:56:33Z2024-01-22T14:52:24ZFundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Australian Edition<img alt="Read more about Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Australian Edition" title="Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Australian Edition cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="559" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjExMiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--a72ff49730b96c95879c421d056330be7d4985ba/A-and-P-cover_final-350x559.png" />The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is committed to advancing the use of open textbooks in higher education. This textbook is a tool to support first year anatomy and physiology courses taught in Australia, aiming to provide students with an increased access to free, high-quality learning materials. The material in this textbook is largely based on OpenStax’s Anatomy & Physiology textbook, however, has been modified for Australian course curriculum.7132021-02-18T21:59:59Z2024-01-22T14:52:24ZIntroduction to Biosystems Engineering<img alt="Read more about Introduction to Biosystems Engineering" title="Introduction to Biosystems Engineering cover image" class="cover " width="480" height="600" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6ODIxLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--0626a4d2c5564bde3c99547cf0011b1b13f5c40c/Cover%20-%20Intro%20to%20Biosystems%20Engineering.jpg" />The discipline of Biosystems Engineering emerged in the 1990s from the traditional strongholds of agricultural engineering and food engineering. Biosystems engineering integrates engineering science and design with applied biological, environmental, and agricultural sciences. Introduction to Biosystems Engineering is targeted at 1st and 2nd year university-level students with an interest in biosystems engineering but who are not yet familiar with the breadth and depth of the subject. It is designed as a coherent educational resource, also available for download as individual digital chapters. The book can be used as a localized, customizable text for introductory courses in Biosystems Engineering globally. It is written as a series of stand-alone chapters organized under six major topics: Food and Bioprocessing; Environment; Buildings and Infrastructure; Information and Communications Technology and Data; Machinery Systems; and Energy. Each chapter is organized around stated learning outcomes and describes key concepts, applications of the concepts, and worked examples. Instructors adopting or reviewing this text are encouraged to register with the publisher using this form.9612021-02-07T04:08:01Z2024-01-22T14:52:23ZA Mixed Course-Based Research Approach to Human Physiology<img alt="Read more about A Mixed Course-Based Research Approach to Human Physiology" title="A Mixed Course-Based Research Approach to Human Physiology 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/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAzNywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--6fa8118644ffd4b709f816987a40a58fb6368e1e/CBRAHumanPhysiology-cover-350x453.png" />The Biology 256 Laboratory course was designed to provide students with hands-on access to modern techniques in human physiological analyses using the course-based research pedagogical approach. In this course, students will learn how to perform literature searches; generate research questions and hypotheses; design experiments; collect, analyze, visualize and interpret data; and present scientific findings to others. The Biol 256L curriculum offers a high-impact human physiology experience that fosters the critical thinking skills required to be a successful citizen in a modern world filled with misinformation.9572021-01-31T04:25:35Z2024-01-22T14:52:23ZMonitoring Animal Populations and their Habitats: A Practitioner's Guide<img alt="Read more about Monitoring Animal Populations and their Habitats: A Practitioner's Guide" title="Monitoring Animal Populations and their Habitats: A Practitioner's Guide cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="233" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxOCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--a1a216e454aac51cf95f2464d68b60a3b2e0a55e/lazlui-2-1-350x233.jpg" />We designed this book to offer a comprehensive overview of the monitoring process, from start to finish. Although there are books that deal with sampling design and the quantitative analysis of population data, there are few that provide practical advice covering the entire evolution of a monitoring plan from incorporating stakeholder input to data collection to data management and analysis to reporting. This book strives to present an overview of this process. We also acknowledge that any such effort tends to reflect the interests and expertise of the authors, and as such, there is a distinct emphasis on monitoring vertebrate populations and upland habitats. Although many of our examples tend to focus on bird populations and forested habitats, we have made an attempt to cover other taxa and habitat types as well, and many of the recommendations and suggestions that we present are applicable to a diversity of monitoring programs. This book was written to fill a practical need and also to embrace a set of values that we hold dear. We wanted a book that could be used in a classroom because we feel that students in natural resources programs need to know how to design a monitoring program when they enter the workforce. We also realize that many former students now in the workforce did not have that training and may find this book of value to them.9522021-01-30T20:38:53Z2024-01-22T14:52:23ZA Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition<img alt="Read more about A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition" title="A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition 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/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjAxMiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--805665664325ea5bb5e3f13e7d940ab939d0e2e1/Title-PageGuide-to-Principles-of-Animal-Nutri-350x453.jpg" />Based on over 20 years of teaching experience in animal nutrition, this study guide will enhance learning basic food animal nutritional principles.In this introductory text, six fundamental nutrients, their structure, digestion, and metabolism are covered. A brief introduction to bioenergetics, feed additives, nutrient analysis, digestive organs and processes in monogastric and ruminant animals, and methods for assessing nutrient utilization are also included.Each chapter is illustrated with a new terms box, key points, and review questions.This study guide is an essential learning tool for undergraduate students majoring in animal sciences, veterinary medicine, or other related disciplines.
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