MVCC Libraries: Open Educational Resources (OER): Science

Anatomy & Physiology

Lumen Learning A&P open course
Anatomy & Physiology - OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology is a dynamic textbook for the yearlong Human Anatomy and Physiology course taught at most two- and four-year colleges and universities to students majoring in nursing and applied health. A&P is 29 chapters of pedagogically effective learning content, organized by body system, and written at an audience-appropriate level. The lucid text, strategically constructed art, inspiring career features, and links to external learning tools address the critical teaching and learning challenges in the course. -OpenStax
WISC-Online Health Science Learning Objects
Open Learning Initiative: A&P I & II
Oregon State A&P textbook
An adopted version of the OpenStax textbook

Applied Science, Engineering

Biology

Lumen Learning Open Biology I
Lumen Learning Biology I Lab Manual
Biology - OpenStax To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some topics have been condensed and combined; for example, phylogenetic trees are presented in the various ways they are currently being developed by scholars, so instructors can adapt their teaching to the approach that works best in their classroom. The book also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
Concepts in Biology - OpenStax Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology.
Biofundamentals - online course through the University of Colorado This is an online course called Introduction to evolutionary & molecular biology & genetics through the University of Colorado that the instructor has licensed OER. There is no textbook. There are labs and other readings.
Khan Academy - Biology
Phet Simulations
PLOS Biology Publications

Chemistry

The Basics of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Chem 101 - Saylor This chemistry survey is designed to introduce students to the world of chemistry. The principles of chemistry were first identified, studied, and applied by ancient Egyptians in order to extract metal from ores, make alcoholic beverages, glaze pottery, turn fat into soap, and much more. What began as a quest to build better weapons or create potions capable of ensuring everlasting life has since become the foundation of modern science. Take a look around you: chemistry makes up almost everything you touch, see, and feel, from the shampoo you used this morning to the plastic container that holds your lunch. In this course, we will study chemistry from the ground up, learning the basics of the atom and its behavior. We will use this knowledge to understand the chemical properties of matter and the changes and reactions that take place in all types of matter.
ChemCollective Resources to Teach and Learn Chemistry The ChemCollective is a collection of virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, tutorials, and concept tests. Teachers can use our content for pre-labs, for alternatives to textbook homework, and for in-class activities for individuals or teams. Students can review and learn chemistry concepts using our virtual labs, simulations, and tutorials. The ChemCollective is organized by a group of faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon who are interested in using, assessing, and creating engaging online activities for chemistry education.
Google doc with open resources compiled by Chemistry professors
Introductory Chemistry
David W. Ball of Cleveland State University brings his new survey of general chemistry text, Introductory Chemistry. This book is intended for a one-semester introductory or preparatory chemistry course. Throughout the chapters, David presents two features that reinforce the theme of the textbook, that chemistry is everywhere.
Khan Academy - Chemistry
Lumen Learning Chemistry open course
Lumen Learning Chemister Lab Manual
Organic Chemistry - MIT This subject deals primarily with the basic principles to understand the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. Emphasis is on substitution and elimination reactions and chemistry of the carbonyl group. The course also provides an introduction to the chemistry of aromatic compounds. This courseware includes a full set of assignments and exams both with solutions.
Organic Chemistry - MIT This is an open course through MIT about organic chemistry, focusing primarily on the basic principles to understand the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. Emphasis is on substitution and elimination reactions and chemistry of the carbonyl group. The course also provides an introduction to the chemistry of aromatic compounds.
Phet Simulations
Thermodynamics and Chemistry
Thermodynamics and Chemistry is designed primarily as a textbook for a one-semester course in classical chemical thermodynamics at the graduate or undergraduate level. It can also serve as a supplementary text and thermodynamics reference source.
WISC-Online Chemitry Learning Objects

Earth Sciences

Lumen Learning Earth Sciences
Courses include: Geology, Earth Science, & Geography
Phet Simulations
WISC-Online Earth Science Learning Objects

Physics

Khan Academy - Physics
Intro to Mechanics - Saylor In this course, we will study physics from the ground up, learning the basic principles of physical laws, their application to the behavior of objects, and the use of the scientific method in driving advances in this knowledge. This first of two courses (the subsequent course is Introduction to Electromagnetism) will cover the area of physics known as classical mechanics. Classical mechanics is the study of motion based on the physics of Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton. While mathematics is the language of physics, you will only need to be familiar with high school level algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. The small amount of additional math and calculus that we need will be developed during the course.
Intro to Electromagnetism - Saylor In this course, we will first learn about waves and oscillations in extended objects using the classical mechanics that we learned about in PHYS101. We will also establish the sources and laws that govern static electricity and magnetism. A brief look at electrical measurements and circuits will help us understand how electromagnetic effects are observed, measured, and applied. We will then see how Maxwell's equations unify electric and magnetic effects and how the solutions to Maxwell's equations describe electromagnetic radiation, which will serve as the basis for understanding all electromagnetic radiation, from very low frequency, long wavelength radio waves to the most powerful astrophysical gamma rays. We will briefly study optics, using practical models largely consistent with the predictions of Maxwell's equations but that are easier to use. Finally, this course provides a brief overview of Einstein's theory of special relativity. We will assume that you have a basic knowledge of calculus. You may decide to refresh your knowledge with Saylor Academy's MA101 course, but the most important concepts from vector calculus and differential equations will be covered in Unit 1 of this course.
PH106: Science of Sound Lab Manual
PH151 & PH152: General Physics
Phet Simulations
WISC Online Physics Learning Objects