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General Biology: An Integrative Approach to Life Science

by Alan Shabel

An introduction to Organismal Biology, with modules in Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology

Genetics

by Jeffrey L. Shultz

This book follows recommendations from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) “Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education” document. The concepts are simple and are meant as a core of concepts, rather than a dictionary of terms. The 15 chapter textbook includes three, five chapter sections (The Central Dogma, Transmission…

Genetics 2e

by Jeff Shultz

This material follows recommendations from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The concepts are presented as a core of concepts, rather than a dictionary of terms. With the aim of creating a conversational lecture centered on core concepts, supplemented by the expertise of the Professor, this course introduces core concepts…

Introduction to Horticulture

by Lance Stott

In 2019, Dr. Lance Stott began to develop this text with the goal of sharing the science behind the currently recommended horticultural applications and practices. Dr. Stott began teaching introductory horticulture classes in 2008. Over the years, he always felt that the available texts were either too scientifically-complex or too focused on simple,…

Marine Biology: An Ecosystems Approach

by Kimberly Takagi

This is a Marine Biology textbook that introduces the reader to the subject through the lens of ecosystem interactions and the factors that allow organisms to survive and thrive. It begins by investigating how marine ecosystems are shaped, the unique properties of water, and then moves into the different taxa that live within it. This text ends with…

Pathophysiology I: Major Disease Pathways

by Paul S. Sunga et al.

Pathophysiology I: Major Disease Pathways is an introduction to the study of human disease, used in the first of three, sequentially taught, mid-baccalaureate pathophysiology courses taught at our institution. As a first course in this area, this book establishes the major classes of diseases based on the underlying dysfunction that leads to disease…

Personal and Professional Development for Inquiring Minds

by Emmanuel Ayim, Ph.D

A comprehensive look at personal and professional development for all majors.

Physiology of Behavior and Psychophysiological Measurement

by Dmitri Poltavski

Physiology of Behavior and Psychophysiological Measurement

The Cellular Basis of Life

by Gary T. ZeRuth and Dena R. Weinberger

An introduction to the concepts and foundations of modern biology, this text is intended to familiarize students with the mechanisms and terminology of biology at the cellular level. Emphasis is placed on the investigative methods used by biologists leading to our current understanding of biological chemistry, cellular processes, cell interactions,…

The Students' Guide to Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

by Kelly Lane

This interactive textbook aims to promote academic success and pre-professional development in kinesiology, exercise, and nutrition science majors. It will achieve this aim by providing students with a conceptual understanding of the realms in which exercise and nutrition sciences are experienced, studied, and practiced.

A Systems Approach to Human Nutrition

by Kelly Lane

This text provides a platform for continued learning in the nutrition sciences. Topics include nutrient needs, sources, processing, functions and status measures.

A&P Quick Start 2

by Daniel Howell

Part 2 of a 2-part survey of human anatomy. An introduction to the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.