Fundamentals of Addiction covers many important topics when working with those with …
Fundamentals of Addiction covers many important topics when working with those with Addictions & Mental Health. Trauma-Informed, Solution Focused Counselling, Case Management & Motivational Interviewing are very important topics.
Exploration of the connection between personal choices and health across multiple dimensions …
Exploration of the connection between personal choices and health across multiple dimensions of wellness. Focus on personalized behavior change strategies to advance health. The purpose of this course is for adults to advance their personal health. People generally have a good sense about what to do to be healthy, but actually doing it consistently is another matter. Because of this challenge, behavior change theory is applied throughout this course to engage students and evoke health-related change. By the end of it, we want students to be healthier than they were at the start and we want them to have an understanding of how to continue advancing their health throughout their lives.
Historical Geology is a free online textbook for Historical Geology courses. It …
Historical Geology is a free online textbook for Historical Geology courses. It includes the following chapters, as well as a series of case studies, virtual field experiences, tools of the trade, and virtual sample sets.
Chapters: What is Historical Geology? A Brief History of Earth Earth as a System Earth Materials – The Rock-Forming Minerals Earth Materials – Rocks Plate Tectonics Geologic time Evolution Part I: The Theory Taphonomy: The Science of Death and Decay Innovations of Life Through Time: Life Finds a Way Stratigraphy – The Pages of Earth’s Past Using sedimentary structures to interpret ancient environments Facies Paleoclimatology
How Arguments Work takes students through the techniques they will need to …
How Arguments Work takes students through the techniques they will need to respond to readings and make sophisticated arguments in any college class. This is a practical guide to argumentation with strategies and templates for the kinds of assignments students will commonly encounter. It covers rhetorical concepts in everyday language and explores how arguments can build trust and move readers.
Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) 241 is the first class in a …
Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) 241 is the first class in a two quarter sequence in which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. You can think of this course as An Owneręs Guide to the Human Body. My goal is to help you learn how your body works so that you can explain concepts to others and apply knowledge to novel situations (e.g. make informed decisions regarding your own health and those whom you care about). Youęll also learn how to evaluate scientific research that forms the basis of our understanding of human anatomy and physiology and gain an appreciation for what remains to be discovered. To accomplish these goals requires significant effort from both of us. Although you will need to commit information to memory, I will ask you to focus on learning for understanding and your assessments will reflect this emphasis.
Good researchers have a host of tools at their disposal that make …
Good researchers have a host of tools at their disposal that make navigating today’s complex information ecosystem much more manageable. Gaining the knowledge, abilities, and self-reflection necessary to be a good researcher helps not only in academic settings, but is invaluable in any career, and throughout one’s life. The Information Literacy User’s Guide will start you on this route to success.The Information Literacy User’s Guide is based on two current models in information literacy: The 2011 version of The Seven Pillars Model, developed by the Society of College, National and University Libraries in the United Kingdom and the conception of information literacy as a metaliteracy, a model developed by one of this book’s authors in conjunction with Thomas Mackey, Dean of the Center for Distance Learning at SUNY Empire State College. These core foundations ensure that the material will be relevant to today’s students.The Information Literacy User’s Guide introduces students to critical concepts of information literacy as defined for the information-infused and technology-rich environment in which they find themselves. This book helps students examine their roles as information creators and sharers and enables them to more effectively deploy related skills. This textbook includes relatable case studies and scenarios, many hands-on exercises, and interactive quizzes.
This course introduces you to the conceptual issues and practical implications of …
This course introduces you to the conceptual issues and practical implications of interpersonal communication. The course is designed to provide a holistic and self-contained, although not comprehensive, introduction to the study and practice of communication within interpersonal encounters. In addition, this course focuses specifically on understanding and improving how we communicate in personal relationships including familial, friendship, work and romantic contexts. The guiding instructional philosophy of the course is that learning entails active engagement with and feedback about the targeted skill.
An English language skills textbook to help ESL students acquire communication skills …
An English language skills textbook to help ESL students acquire communication skills in the community (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) The book is aimed at CLB levels 5/6 focusing on intercultural skills and essential skills: reading text, document use, writing, oral communication, thinking skills, working with others, and computer use.
This course provides an introduction to the universe beyond the Earth. We …
This course provides an introduction to the universe beyond the Earth. We begin with a study of the night sky and the history of the science of astronomy. We then explore the various objects seen in the cosmos including the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the evolution of the universe itself. As an online course, it is equivalent to 6 lecture hours, and satisfies science requirements for the AA and AS degree. It is designed to be thorough enough to prepare you for more advanced work, while presenting the concepts to non-majors in a way that is meaningful and not overwhelming. We will consider the course a success if you have learned how to think about the universe critically in an organized, logical way, and to have enhanced your appreciation of the sky around us.
This introduction to business course covers five modules including: The Context of …
This introduction to business course covers five modules including: The Context of Business; Entrepreneurship and Legal Forms of Business; Marketing; Accounting, Finance, and Banking; Management.
This textbook has been modified from OpenStax Biology by faculty at Virginia …
This textbook has been modified from OpenStax Biology by faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University. The goal was to provide students with a complete textbook with interactive features (reading quizzes, videos, links) that was highly engaging and, of course, at no cost to the students.
1. 1.1 Processes and Patterns of Evolution 2. 1.2 Evidence of Evolution 3. 1.3 Mutations 4. 2.1 Population Genetics 5. 2.2 Population Evolution 6. 2.3 Adaptive Evolution 7. 3.1 Speciation: Allopatric and Sympatric 8. 3.2 Speciation Isolation and Adaptation 9. 3.3 Reconnection and Speciation Rates 10. 4.1 Evolution and Classification 11. 4.2 Determining Phylogenetic Connections 12. 5.1 Prokaryotic Cell Structures 13. 5.2 Prokaryotic Growth & Metabolism 14. 5.3 Prokaryotic Diversity 15. 6.1 Evolution of Eukaryotic Cells 16. 6.2 Evolution of Simple Multicellularity 17. 6.3 Challenges to Complex Multicellularity 18. 7.1 Characteristics of Fungi 19. 7.2 Ecology of Fungi 20. 7.3 Classifications of Fungi 21. 7.4 Fungal Parasites and Pathogens 22. 7.5 Importance of Fungi in Human Life 23. 8.1 Land Plant Ancestors 24. 8.2 Adaptations of Plants to Land 25. 8.3 Seedless Non-Vascular Plants 26. 8.4 Seedless Vascular Plants 27. 8.4 Seedless Vascular Plants 28. 8.5 Seed Plants: Gymnosperms 29. 8.6 Seed Plants: Angiosperms 30. 9.1 Shoot Growth and Development 31. 9.2 Water Transport in Plants 32. 9.3 Sugar Transport in Plants 33. 10.1 Features of the Animal Kingdom 34. 10.2 Features Used to Classify Animals 35. 10.3 Early Animals 36. 10.4 Neurons and Glial Cells 37. 11.1 Types of Skeletons 38. 11.2 Muscles and Movement 39. 11.3 Protostomes 40. 11.4 Deuterostomes 41. 12.1 Evolution of Fishes 42. 12.2 Systems of Gas Exchange 43. 12.3 Evolution of Tetrapods 44. 12.4 Overview of the Circulatory System 45. 12.5 Fertilization in Animals 46. 12.6 Homeostasis in Animals 47. 13.1 Population Dynamics 48. 13.2 Population Growth 49. 13.3 Population Dynamics 50. 13.4 Interspecific Interactions
Comparative politics is the systematic study and comparison of the world's political …
Comparative politics is the systematic study and comparison of the world's political systems. The course begins by discussing the factors and categories of analysis that political scientists and important international institutions like the World Bank, NATO, and the United Nations use regularly; it ends by comparing and contrasting governments from five different regions of the world: the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Define the chief characteristics of a nation state; Identify and explain various comparative methodologies used to compare various political systems; Distinguish between unitary, federal, and confederal governmental models; Compare and contrast political cultures in selected countries; Compare and contrast political socialization in selected countries; Describe and explain patterns of representation and participation in selected countries; Compare and contrast the roles and functions of political parties in selected countries; Compare and contrast the role of interest groups in selected countries; Identify and explain governance and policy-making in selected countries; Compare and contrast the role of the executive in selected countries; Compare and contrast the role of the judicial branch in selected countries; Compare and contrast the role of the bureaucracy and the policy process in selected countries; Describe and explain the political economy and development in selected countries; Identify and explain political challenges and changing agendas in selected countries. (Political Science 221)
This text, originally by D. Annand and H. Dauderis, is intended for …
This text, originally by D. Annand and H. Dauderis, is intended for a first course in introductory financial accounting. It has been extensively edited by Athabasca University and reflects current International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). A corporate approach is utilized versus beginning with a sole proprietorship emphasis and then converting to a corporate approach.
The text focuses on core introductory financial accounting topics that match pre-requisite requirements for students advancing to Intermediate Financial Accounting. Excluded are advanced topics that are covered in Intermediate Financial Accounting, such as leases and bond amortization.
The text covers all essential topics, including: the accounting cycle; merchandising; assigning costs to inventory; cash and receivables; property, plant and equipment; debt financing; equity financing; statement of cash flows; financial statement analysis; and proprietorships and partnerships.
Lyryx develops and supports open texts, with editorial services to adapt the text for each particular course. In addition, Lyryx provides content-specific formative online assessment, a wide variety of supplements, and in-house support available 7 days/week for both students and instructors.
This text, originally by D. Annand and H. Dauderis, is intended for …
This text, originally by D. Annand and H. Dauderis, is intended for a first course in introductory financial accounting. It has been extensively edited by Athabasca University and reflects current International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). A corporate approach is utilized versus beginning with a sole proprietorship emphasis and then converting to a corporate approach.
The text focuses on core introductory financial accounting topics that match pre-requisite requirements for students advancing to Intermediate Financial Accounting. Excluded are advanced topics that are covered in Intermediate Financial Accounting, such as leases and bond amortization.
The text covers all essential topics, including: the accounting cycle; merchandising; assigning costs to inventory; cash and receivables; property, plant and equipment; debt financing; equity financing; statement of cash flows; financial statement analysis; and proprietorships and partnerships.
Lyryx develops and supports open texts, with editorial services to adapt the text for each particular course. In addition, Lyryx provides content-specific formative online assessment, a wide variety of supplements, and in-house support available 7 days/week for both students and instructors.
This textbook, originally by D. Annand and H. Dauderis, was intended for …
This textbook, originally by D. Annand and H. Dauderis, was intended for a first course in introductory financial accounting. It was extensively edited by Athabasca University to reflect current International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This most recent revision by D. Marchand converted the text from IFRS to reflect the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of the United States (U.S. GAAP). A corporate approach is utilized versus beginning with a sole proprietorship emphasis and then converting to a corporate approach.
With raised awareness and accessibility laws emerging around the world, understanding what …
With raised awareness and accessibility laws emerging around the world, understanding what inclusive access to the Web means is becoming necessary knowledge for anyone who produces digital content. Much of the current information on Web accessibility requires some technical understanding, and may be difficult to consume for the average person. The instruction here will “interpret” the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1), to make it easier to understand for a general audience. You will have an opportunity to experience barriers firsthand, then experience that content with the barriers removed, developing a practical understanding of web accessibility.
This course assists students in developing real world oral communication skills. Capture …
This course assists students in developing real world oral communication skills. Capture the dynamics of todayęs business realities and see the benefits of effective communication. Selection of topics, library research, analysis, oral style, use of visual aids, and preparation and delivery of various types of speeches and oral presentations are included. The Internet, e-mail, community interaction, and other practical tools support student learning and increase public speaking skills. Emphasis is placed on principles of cultural diversity. Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing skills.
The purpose of this course is to explore the foundations of the …
The purpose of this course is to explore the foundations of the Humanities and to increase our understanding of the relationship between history and philosophy and how these relate to the issues concerning the human condition. During this course we will learn about some of the many traditions in the humanities, including the foundations of artistic expression. One of my main goals for this course is to demonstrate that every aspect of the humanities (art, history, philosophy, science, etc.) are all inherently related, and that we cannot accurately study one component of society or humanity without having a working understanding of the related components.
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