Textbooks In Development
Elements of Linear Algebra
Contributor: Wilson
Publisher: Virginia Tech Publishing
The textbook is a proof-based introduction to the core topics of linear algebra including abstract vector spaces and linear maps, diagonalizable operators, and inner product spaces with applications including the singular value decomposition (SVD). The textbook is meant as a second course in linear algebra for students who have completed a first course in linear algebra as well as an introduction to proofs course.
Teaching in the University: Learning from the Experiences of Graduate Students & Faculty
Contributors: Westfall-Rudd, Vengrin, and Elliott-Engel
Publisher: Virginia Tech Publishing
The primary objective of this book is to provide a resource for graduate teaching assistants who are looking for practical strategies and guidance as they begin their careers as postsecondary STEM educators. The text will be designed to address a comprehensive list of topics to support the professional development of new faculty, recognizing that those holding academic faculty positions within a college or university are expected to be active in teaching, discovery, and outreach.
Literature Genres: Serial Killers and Violence in Pop Culture
Contributor: Guyant
Publisher: TRAILS
This textbook is an upper division literary genres text focused on violence and serial killers in literature and pop culture. The text includes links to current and classic literature readings, multimedia presentations, lecture outlines, project prompts, and assessments.
Calculus Survey for Enivronmental Science majors
Contributors: Seacrest, Seacrest, Levine, and Anderson
Publisher: TRAILS
This is an intro level survey textbook covering all learning outcomes for Calculus using authentic biology and environmental sciences examples, applications, and content.
Technical Writing for Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering majors
Contributors: Wettstein, Russell, Morrissey, and Browne
Publisher: TRAILS
a technical writing textbook that includes upper division technical writing skills, technical communication, and statistical methods with relevant examples and specifications for engineering, chemistry, and biology fields. This textbook includes ancillary example sheets and instructional videos
Technical Mathematics
Contributors: Heinrichs, Brown, and Rehberger
Publisher: TRAILS
a textbook for technical mathematics specifically for the Machining Industry. This text will include not only the basic math principles required for technical and machining mathematics, but also business math concepts to best prepare students for optimal job placement.
Exploring Earth: An Introduction to Earth Science
Contributor: Laó-Dávila
Publisher: Oklahoma State University
Open textbook for introductory geology courses
Introduction to Data Science
Publisher: University of Arkansas
An overview of data science for first-year data science students. The text provides a basic understanding of the disciplines within data science such that they can function on an interdisciplinary team. It also provides the knowledge needed to make an informed selection of a Concentration within the data science program.
Critical Feminist Methodologies
Contributors: Bailey and Essmiller
Publisher: Oklahoma State University
This resource will be the initial product of an open pedagogy project completed as part of a graduate level critical feminist methodologies course. The introduction to the book will set the stage by providing the epistemological and theoretical grounding of the course materials, describe the materials the students read, and provide information about the exemplar assignment. The main body of of the text will include scholarly discussions and analyses of thematically grouped exemplar work representative of critical feminist methodologies. Complementary to each scholarly analysis will be pieces focused on the work created from the perspective of the population and voices addressed in the exemplar.
Introduction to Biosystems Engineering
Contributors: Holden, Wolfe, Ogejo, and Cummins
Publishers: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) in association with VT Publishing and Virginia Tech Publishing
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. This book 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.