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![Anatomy and Physiology, Support and Movement](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/unit/screenshot/courseware-unit-8695.png)
- Subject:
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Unit of Study
- Provider:
- Rice University
- Provider Set:
- OpenStax College
![Astronomy](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/upload/materials/screenshots/materials-course-265560.png)
Astronomy is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of one- or two-semester introductory astronomy courses. The book begins with relevant scientific fundamentals and progresses through an exploration of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. The Astronomy textbook builds student understanding through the use of relevant analogies, clear and non-technical explanations, and rich illustrations. Mathematics is included in a flexible manner to meet the needs of individual instructors.
- Subject:
- Astronomy
- Physical Science
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Provider:
- Rice University
- Provider Set:
- OpenStax College
- Author:
- Andrew Fraknoi
- David Morrison
- Sidney C. Wolff
- Date Added:
- 11/19/2019
![Biology](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/course/image/biology.png)
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Full Course
- Provider:
- Rice University
- Provider Set:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 08/22/2012
![Biology 2e](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/upload/materials/screenshots/materials-course-262246.png)
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Provider:
- Rice University
- Provider Set:
- OpenStax College
- Author:
- Jung Choi
- Mary Ann Clark
- Matthew Douglas
- Date Added:
- 06/06/2019
![Biology, Animal Structure and Function](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/unit/screenshot/courseware-unit-8455.png)
- Subject:
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Unit of Study
- Provider:
- Rice University
- Provider Set:
- OpenStax College
![Biology, Animal Structure and Function, Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System, Digestive System Processes](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/lesson/image/Digestive_System_Processes.jpg)
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe the process of digestionDetail the steps involved in digestion and absorptionDefine eliminationExplain the role of both the small and large intestines in absorption
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Date Added:
- 07/10/2017
![Biology, Animal Structure and Function, Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System, Digestive System Regulation](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/lesson/image/Digestive_System_Regulation.jpg)
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Discuss the role of neural regulation in digestive processesExplain how hormones regulate digestion
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Date Added:
- 07/10/2017
![Biology, Animal Structure and Function, Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System, Digestive Systems](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/lesson/image/Digestive_Systems.png)
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain the processes of digestion and absorptionCompare and contrast different types of digestive systemsExplain the specialized functions of the organs involved in processing food in the bodyDescribe the ways in which organs work together to digest food and absorb nutrients
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Date Added:
- 07/10/2017
![Biology, Animal Structure and Function, Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System, Introduction](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/lesson/image/34._Introduction.jpg)
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Date Added:
- 07/10/2017
![Biology, Animal Structure and Function, Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System, Nutrition and Energy Production](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/courseware/lesson/image/Nutrition_and_Energy_Production.jpg)
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain why an animal’s diet should be balanced and meet the needs of the bodyDefine the primary components of foodDescribe the essential nutrients required for cellular function that cannot be synthesized by the animal bodyExplain how energy is produced through diet and digestionDescribe how excess carbohydrates and energy are stored in the body
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Biology
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Date Added:
- 07/10/2017