OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology textbook, 2nd edition
Overview
I have been teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology at Central Arziona College (CAC) for 25 years. About 3 years ago, the Dean of Academics expressed concern over the cost of the text and lab book for our 2 semester A&P classes. I volunteered to lead an appointed committee to look into OER for anantomy and physiology. The Openstax textbook quickly became the choice of the committee members. After teaching a pilot class with the Openstax textbook, all CAC 2 semester A&P classes switched over to it. We have been using it for all our A& P classes, both on campus and online, for about 1.5 years. Student feedback has been very positive.
I have been teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology at Central Arziona College (CAC) for 25 years. About 3 years ago, the Dean of Academics expressed concern over the cost of the text and lab book for our 2 semester A&P classes. I volunteered to lead an appointed committee to look into OER for anantomy and physiology. The Openstax textbook quickly became the choice of the committee members. After teaching a pilot class with the Openstax textbook, all CAC 2 semester A&P classes switched over to it. We have been using it for all our A& P classes, both on campus and online, for about 1.5 years. Student feedback has been very positive.