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Statewide Dual Credit Introduction to Plant Science

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Statewide dual credit (SDC) classes are college-level courses taught at the high-school level by trained high-school teachers. All SDC courses culminate in a challenge exam which is used to assess mastery of the postsecondary-level learning objectives. Students who meet or exceed the exam ‘cut score’ receive college credit that can be applied to any Tennessee public postsecondary institution. The SDC Introduction to Plant Science course includes the following content.introduction to basic plant forms, functions, reproduction and propagation, soils and mediums, plant nutrition, and plant injuries and controldemonstration of proper Integrated Pest Management practices and PPE usageidentification of plant classifications and uses with attention to nursery production and controlled environment production,discussion on the impact of plants and horticulture on people

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Statewide Dual Credit American History II

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Statewide dual credit (SDC) classes are college-level courses taught at the high-school level by trained high-school teachers. All SDC courses culminate in a challenge exam which is used to assess mastery of the postsecondary-level learning objectives. Students who meet or exceed the exam ‘cut score’ receive college credit that can be applied to any Tennessee public postsecondary institution.  The SDC American History II text contains Chapters 15 through 30 of The American Yawp: A Massively Collaborative Open U. S. History Textbook (CC-by SA 4.0) and additional resources to cover the time periods from Reconstruction through the recent past. This is the foundational text for the SDC American History II course. Except where otherwise noted, Statewide Dual Credit American History II is licensed CC-BY SA 4.0.

Statewide Dual Credit Principles of Marketing

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Designed to teach students the foundational principles of marketing in the digital age, this course uses current case studies and engaging, real-world scenarios to help students recognize and analyze marketing in business as well as in everyday life. Curated OER readings, videos, simulations, and other learning activities introduce students to the principles of marketing. Unlike some marketing texts that treat digital marketing as an add-on, these course materials incorporate the use of data, digital communications, and digital marketing strategies throughout the course, reflecting modern marketing in practice. Unless otherwise noted, Statewide Dual Credit Principles of Marketing has been remixed from "Principles of Marketing" by Lumen Learning and is licensed https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Statewide Dual Credit Introduction to Agriculture Business Collection

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Statewide dual credit (SDC) classes are college-level courses taught at the high-school level by trained high-school teachers. All SDC courses culminate in a challenge exam which is used to assess mastery of the postsecondary-level learning objectives. Students who meet or exceed the exam ‘cut score’ receive college credit that can be applied to any Tennessee public postsecondary institution.  This course is an introduction to the field of agricultural business, including some of the basic tools and concepts of decision making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues in the industry of production agriculture and agricultural business. 

Statewide Dual Credit Modern World History

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Statewide Dual Credit (SDC) Modern World History covers modern world history from 1500 to the early 2000s. It is designed to align with the SDC learning objectives.  Statewide dual credit (SDC) classes are college-level courses taught at the high-school level.Unless otherwise noted, Statewide Dual Credit Modern World History has been remixed from “World History Since 1500: An Open and Free Textbook” by John Rankin and Constanze Weise and is licenced CC By-SA

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Statewide Dual Credit Speech and Communication

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Statewide dual credit (SDC) classes are college-level courses taught at the high-school level by trained high-school teachers. All SDC courses culminate in a challenge exam which is used to assess mastery of the postsecondary-level learning objectives. Students who meet or exceed the exam ‘cut score’ receive college credit that can be applied to any Tennessee public postsecondary institution.  This course covers communication basics, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, group communication, and public speaking.

OpenStax Introduction to Business

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Introduction to Business covers the scope and sequence of most introductory business courses. The book provides detailed explanations in the context of core themes such as customer satisfaction, ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, and managing change. Introduction to Business includes hundreds of current business examples from a range of industries and geographic locations, which feature a variety of individuals. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of business concepts, with attention to the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in this course and beyond.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Amit Shah, Bethann Talsma, Carl McDaniel, James C. Hyatt, Lawrence J. Gitman, Linda Koffel, Monique Reece

Criminal Justice: An Overview of the System (2nd Ed.)

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This book provides an overview of the criminal justice system of the United States. It is intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Six chapters, each divided into five sections, provide the reader a consistent, comfortable format as well as providing the instructor with a consistent framework for ease of instructional design.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Adam J. McKee

Foundations of American Education: A Critical Lens

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Short Description: In this survey text, readers will explore the foundations of American education through a critical lens. Topics include the teaching profession, influences on student learning, philosophical and historical foundations, structures of schools, ethical and legal issues, curriculum, classroom environment, and the path forward. Word Count: 76121 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Courtney Clayton, Melissa Wells

Precalculus: An Investigation of Functions

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Precalculus: An Investigation of Functions is a free, open textbook covering a two-quarter pre-calculus sequence including trigonometry. The first portion of the book is an investigation of functions, exploring the graphical behavior of, interpretation of, and solutions to problems involving linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. An emphasis is placed on modeling and interpretation, as well as the important characteristics needed in calculus.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: David Lippman, Melonie Rasmussen

Psychology 2e

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Psychology 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe. The second edition contains detailed updates to address comments and suggestions from users. Significant improvements and additions were made in the areas of research currency, diversity and representation, and the relevance and recency of the examples. Many concepts were expanded or clarified, particularly through the judicious addition of detail and further explanation where necessary. Finally, the authors addressed the replication issues in the psychology discipline, both in the research chapter and where appropriate throughout the book. Changes made in Psychology 2e are described in the preface to help instructors transition to the second edition. The first edition of Psychology by OpenStax is available in web view here.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Marilyn D. Lovett, Rose M. Spielman, William J. Jenkins

Essential Communication

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This textbook was compiled for use with Tennessee's State Dual Credit (SDC) COMM 2025 course. It covers communication basics, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, group communication, and public speaking. Please see supplemental materials in the TBR Speech and Communications folder (https://www.oercommons.org/groups/tennessee-board-of-regents/6827/18643/), including assignments, assessments, and PowerPoints.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Sharon Holderman, Thomas King, neely ann sheucraft, Ruth Livingston, Amy Bryant, Brian Gerber, Colleen Mestayer

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