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Introduction to Forestry

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What does forestry even mean? Well, what it means has changed a lot over time. As the public’s perception of forestry has changed so has the profession. The 1944 and 1958 Society of American Foresters (SAF) Dictionary of Forestry, defined forestry as “the scientific management of forests for the continuous production of goods and services.” Compare that to the most recent 2018 SAF Dictionary of Forestry which defines forestry as: “the profession embracing the science, art and practice of creating, managing using, and conserving forests and associated resources for human benefit and in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs and values -note the broad field of forestry consists of those biological , quantitative, managerial, and social sciences that are applied to forest management and conservation; it includes specialized fields such as agroforestry, urban forestry, industrial forestry, nonindustrial forestry, and wilderness and recreation forestry.” As you can read, the profession has changed over time and now encompasses a variety of disciplines all adapted to meet desired goals, needs and values. This text is not comprehensive of all the disciplines but an introduction to them. Additionally, as this is an Introduction to Forestry, the set of readings was selected to be engaging and create interest and not be an end. It is hoped that this sampling of the topics will generate additional interest in the profession and the broad field of forestry and encourage you to investigate further.

Material Type: Full Course, Lesson Plan

Author: David Wells

Integrated writing skills for advanced students of ESOL

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This writing course for advanced students of ESOL offers an integrated approach to metacognition and critical thinking skills, research and source evaluation skills, standard composition and grammar skills, and academic vocabulary skills. After some preliminary activities, each unit follows a regular routine: -warm-up writing prompts that review previous concepts and generate authentic writing from which to observe and discuss common grammar and mechanics -vocabulary lessons that present useful academic words that also appear in the texts -big-picture concepts for college writing adapted specifically for ESOL learners from Amy Guptill's Writing in College: From Competence to Excellence -grammar lessons that review the basics and then focus on clauses -composition lessons based on moving from five-paragraph essays toward organic research papers, again adapted from Amy Guptill's Writing in College: From Competence to Excellence -"getting ready to write" lessons focused on research, source evaluation, reported speech, and academic formatting -essay writing/editing prompts -self-reflection writing/editing prompts Materials make use of a textbook that is available at this link: https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/synthesis/

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Timothy Krause

Introduction to Psychology

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Lecture slides for Intro to Psychology. Here is the link to all slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ac_TUNnq2UIQu-ujAfd2-hlcTLWfY9dK It is adapted from the original OpenStax version, © Rice University under a CC BY 4.0 International license; new content slides were created by Ariel Ladum and are noted in the footnotes. Unattributed images are © Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY 4.0 license. Images included on the basis of fair use as described in the Code of Best Practices for Fair Use in Open Education are attributed and noted as such.

Material Type: Lecture, Lesson

Author: Ariel Ladum

CGS 100 College Survival & Success

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This is a college course for new students. This course uses an OER textbook available online or a low-cost print text. Topics covered are study strategies, time-management, test-taking strategies, student health, culture, college resources, and many more important topics for new college students to be successful. .

Material Type: Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Module

Author: Peggy Bullock

Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application

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v. 2.0 Short Description: This book is designed as an Open Education Resource (OER) for introductory nutrition courses and has been adopted for use in high schools and colleges. Topics covered include basic nutrition and metabolism, information literacy, body weight and health, nutrition across life stages, dietary supplements, an in-depth look at each of the macronutrients, and major functions of vitamins and minerals. The second edition of Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application was released in August 2022. The second edition includes a fully revised Unit 7 (Body Weight and Health) and minor revisions to Unit 10 (Nutrition and Physical Activity). In June 2023, Unit 2 (Nutrition Science and Information Literacy) was significantly updated along with the ancillary materials for Unit 2. The remainder of the OER and the accompanying ancillary materials are the same as the first edition, originally published in December 2020. Word Count: 159133 (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: Alice Callahan, Heather Leonard, Tamberly Powell

ESL for Healthcare Part 1: Personal Health

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Schedule of Topics ESL for Healthcare 1: Health Care System and Health Insurance Body Parts and Pain Disease Conditions, First Aid (Heat Illness,Wounds, Sepsis) Respiratory System and Allergies Cardiovascular System and Blood- Complete Blood Count, Blood Panel The Digestive System and Diabetes Disease Transmission The Endocrine System Personal Health History/ Reliable Sources of Health Information Healthcare Careers (May take place in Term 2- Intro to ESL for Healthcare Careers)

Material Type: Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Lesson Plan

Author: Nancy Wood

Intro to ESL for Healthcare Careers

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This set of multimedia materials uses a human body systems approach to English language learning. This curriculum includes interactive reading and vocabulary practice, communicative activities, video lectures, and personal reflection. All of the materials focus on public health information, foundational health science and the language of healthcare. While you develop your English skills, you will also gain foundational knowledge that will help you in your future health education. For those of you who are reading a printed version of this resource, here is the URL for the digital version of his text. In the digital version, there are live links to all of the online activities, including videos, Quizlet practice, and articles. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WXrWGR3ckit0Il60a3fH_o2aYcNAyeqJFBTbRe_-lyU/edit?usp=sharing

Material Type: Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Module

Author: Nancy Wood

Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector

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Short Description: This text is designed to provide an introduction to the nonprofit sector. It is designed to help readers understand the definition of the sector, its role in society, and the key questions facing it. The book also considers the growing numbers and influence of social enterprises and other “social innovation” organizations. Long Description: Nonprofit organizations are on the front lines in communities, providing an important foundation for the social safety net in the United States and around the world. They also provide places where people can gather, share ideas and build community. They often accomplish amazing feats with few resources. This book was designed to be used in an undergraduate-level introductory course in the nonprofit sector. It provides an overview of the vocabulary used in defining the work of nonprofit organizations, topics of interest to nonprofit managers, and describes the primary roles nonprofits play in American (and to a lesser extent international) communities. The book also considers the growing numbers and influence of social enterprises and other “social innovation” organizations. Throughout, it brings in leading themes of accountability, ethics and obligations facing many nonprofit organizations as they go about their work – challenges that should be well understood by anyone interested in becoming a leader in the nonprofit sector. Word Count: 19093 (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

Author: Dyana P. Mason

"Shark Tank" Communication

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This course outline is designed for a Level 7 advanced communication course at Portland Community College. It addresses listening, speaking, pronunciation, and presentation skills within the theme of entrepreneurship by drawing inspiration from the TV show “Shark Tank” and its various incarnations in other languages/countries around the world. The curriculum is designed for a term of 8 weeks. Each class period is 3 hours long, and the class meets twice weekly for a total of 16 class periods plus final exam. During the course, students complete several projects: *a survey of people outside of class *a report to the class about the survey results *a video commercial for a new product *a live pitch for a new product to a panel of guest “sharks” The course outline links to all supporting materials in the form of Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Slides, Quizlets, YouTube videos, etc.

Material Type: Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Unit of Study

Author: Timothy Krause

GEO 215: Geography of Latin America (OER)

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Latin America covers part of North America, South America and the West Indies. It stretches from Atacama desert to rugged highlands and Alpine glaciers of the Andes mountains, from the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego.The fertile plains of the Pampas is one of the world's richest agricultural regions. The Amazon Basin is the largest and wettest lowland in the world. Culturally, Latin America is a great mixture of European, indigenous and African cultures. In this course, we will examine the peoples and places of Latin America from a geographical perspective. We will explore the geographical dimensions of economic, cultural, political, and physical forces influencing Latin America as a region. We will have a mixture of thematic and regional approaches to study the concepts and look into various physical and historical processes that have shaped dynamic and diverse cultural landscapes. We will study contemporary environmental and developmental issues, trends in migration, agricultural change, and globalization to understand Latin America's position in the global economy. Learning Outcomes: *Analyze and articulate geographic concepts related to the geography of Latin America, its physical environment, peoples, cultures, and history. *Analyze changing political and economic relationships between the United States and countries in Latin America in order to be a more informed and engaged global citizen. *Interpret maps, graphs, and visuals as tools for analyzing the distribution patterns of phenomena and understanding their importance. *Evaluate how changing cultural, social, political, and economic characteristics of Latin American countries influence internal strife and external intervention. *Understand the complexities that contribute to the social inequality, political conflict, and environmental concerns prevalent in some Latin American countries and discuss possible solutions.

Material Type: Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Syllabus

Authors: Dimitar Dimitrov, Tuba Kayaarasi

Art 102: Understanding Art

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This is a ten-week course broken into thematic topics. Its current design is asynchronous online, though you will find a mix of asynchronous and synchronous activity options. It can be modified for any modality. Included are weekly activities, exercises, projects, and slides following the provided syllabus. • ART102 Syllabus • Week 1: What is Art? What do you want from art? • Week 2: Elements of Art: Formal Elements • Week 3: Elements of Art: Principles of Design • Week 4: Describing Art • Week 5: Media & Materials: Images • Week 6: Media & Materials: Objects • Week 7: Symbols & Iconography • Week 8: Contexts of Art • Week 9: Art and Artists • Week 10: Public Art/Art & Controversy

Material Type: Full Course

Authors: Andrew Douglas Campbell, Daniel Lopez, Isabelle Havet, Laura Butler-Hughes

Substance Abuse: Causes, Enforcement, Prevention

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Introduction to the causes of substance use and abuse in U.S. society, the enforcement of drug and alcohol abuse and contemporary modalities of prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Theories of substance abuse will be reviewed and the effectiveness of current enforcement practices will also be discussed. Learning Objectives - Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Describe how politics, economics, and history affect U.S. drug use and drug laws. 2. Articulate and analyze the basic theories of drug use and how they apply to real world situations. 3. Describe and analyze the problem of illicit drug use in U.S. society. Features 10 modules (with readings, quizzes, and assignments) and 2 term projects.

Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Lesson Plan, Module

Author: Mari Sakiyama

Principles of Economics: Scarcity and Social Provisioning (3rd Ed.)

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Short Description: UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please note that this edition of the textbook remains a work in progress. Content is subject to change and ongoing revisions are expected to continue until mid- to late-2023. The stable 2nd edition of the text is available at https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/socialprovisioning2/ Word Count: 550396 (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: Benjamin Wilson, Erik Dean, Justin Elardo, Mitch Green, Richard Dadzie, Sebastian Berger

Educational Learning Theories

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Short Description: This remixed Open Educational Resource textbook provides an exploration of educational learning theories. The chapters include scenarios that center the learning theories on student experiences. Long Description: This remixed Open Educational Resource textbook provides an exploration of educational learning theories. The chapters include a scenario that center the learning theories on student experiences. Word Count: 63550 (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: Jennifer Margolis, Sam May-Varas, Tanya Mead

Mastercam Tutorial Videos

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These videos are created for my Mastercam class at Linn Benton Community College. They are used over three terms in a “flipped classroom” format. Students follow along with the tutorials at home and then complete a similar part during the lab, which utilizes the skills and knowledge taught in the tutorials. The videos are listed in approximately the order that they are presented in the class. Links are included to the files used in the tutorials and to sections within the tutorial below each video.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment, Lesson

Author: Teryk Morris

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