Math in Society: Mathematics for liberal arts majors
(View Complete Item Description)We dedicate this book to our students. May you have greater ease in paying for college and grow your proficiency and confidence in math.
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Geology F20 Lectures
(View Complete Item Description)G 201 : GEOLOGY I DESCRIPTION Examines the nature of Earth's interior processes from a geologic perspective. Need not be taken in sequence. Field trips will occasionally substitute for labs, with multiple options to ensure accessibility for every student. LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Students will develop an effective understanding of the basic concepts, processes, and analytic tools as they are currently understood in the science of geology. Students will able to articulate and describe the fundamental disciplinary models/laws/theories presented as well as the current state of supporting evidence. Within the realm of geology these include fundamental scientific theories such as plate tectonics and geologic time. These courses will expose students to a diversity of topics within the realm of geology and explore the relationships among other scientific disciplines. (ex: chemistry of minerals; fossil record of biologic organisms) 2. Through inquiry-based, hands-on laboratory activities and field experiences students will develop specific experimental skills and knowledge leading to the ability to identify, implement, and interpret scientific information as it relates to geology. Students will apply their knowledge and skills and employ logical scientific methodologies in a variety of numerical and descriptive problem solving situations. 3. Students will enhance their ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and data via multiple means including visual, oral and written modes using activities such as poster presentations, term papers, computer graphics and modeling, test essay questions, interactive questioning and lab write-ups. 4. Students will be able to evaluate and articulate the application and relevance of specific geology topics to the world around them at a personal, community, and global level. As a result, students will understand the significant role of science and geology in particular in modern society. Moreover, students will become more scientifically literate citizens capable of formulating informed logical opinions regarding the application of science and technology to solving such problems as pollution, energy demands, minerals extraction, and geologic hazards.
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Chemistry YouTube Channel
(View Complete Item Description)This channel will feature chemistry lectures, problem-solving videos, and laboratory tips and tricks. CHEM221 General Chemistry I The first course in the general chemistry sequence for science, engineering and health pre-professional students. Topics include: measurement, atomic structure, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. This course includes a laboratory component.
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Introduction to General Chemistry
(View Complete Item Description)This open text is disseminated via the Open Education Resource (OER) LibreTexts Project (https://LibreTexts.org) and like the hundreds of other open texts available within this powerful platform, it is licensed to be freely used, adapted, and distributed. Contributors Paul Flowers (University of North Carolina - Pembroke), Klaus Theopold (University of Delaware) and Richard Langley (Stephen F. Austin State University) with contributing authors. Textbook content produced by OpenStax College is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 license. Download for free at http://cnx.org/contents/85abf193-2bd...a7ac8df6@9.110) CHE 101 A brief presentation of introductory chemical concepts including atomic structure, the chemical equation, the behavior of gases, the chemistry of solution, and acid-base chemistry.
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Psychology of Human Relations Canvas Course
(View Complete Item Description)Psychology of Human Relations Canvas Course PSY 101 COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to enhance students’ understanding of the variety and complexity of human interactions. The focus is on the practical application of psychology in everyday situations; topics include self-concept, perception, personality development, cultural diversity, conflict resolution, emotions, stress, interpersonal communication, workplace success, and behavioral change. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES CLOs describe in observable and measurable terms what a student is able to do as a result of completing this class. CLO1. Identify key concepts, principles and the multiple perspectives of psychology including: Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, Biological, Sociocultural and Evolutionary. CLO2. Explain behavior using a biopsychosocial approach. CLO3. Apply course content using real world examples and situations.
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Remix of OpenStax Intermediate Algebra and OpenStax Algebra and Trigonometry
(View Complete Item Description)This is an interactive, technology-based course, which investigates the connections and interplay among various mathematical topics for both the baccalaureate-prep and technical-prep student. The function concept is introduced informally. Linear and quadratic functions and their graphs are covered in-depth. Other topics include rational exponents, radical and rational equations, linear and non-linear systems and right triangle trigonometry. A heuristic approach to problem-solving is emphasized with problem situations modeled numerically, algebraically and graphically.
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Intercultural Women's Studies Course
(View Complete Item Description)Intercultural Women's Studies Course WS 201 Intercultural Women's Studies Examines the position of women in society from a cross-cultural perspective. Includes the process of gender enculturation, women's lives in foraging, pastoral and agricultural societies and international issues such as female circumcision, infanticide, child brides and honor/dowry deaths. Intended Outcomes for the course Upon completion of the course students should be able to: 1. Apply critical thinking skills to the investigation of international issues related to women. 2. Analyze how cultural differences define variations in gender roles and use that analysis to develop sensitivity and empathy towards different cultures. 3. Apply service learning experience and self reflection to enhance community and environmental responsibility. 4. Apply written, oral and advocacy skills to analyze problems women face in different cultures and work towards their solutions.
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Survey of British Literature I Readings and Syllabus
(View Complete Item Description)Survey of British Literature I Readings and Syllabus ENG 204 and ENG 205 Survey of English Literature Description The first half of a two-course survey of British literature that includes English 205. English 204 introduces students to British literature from its Anglo-Saxon and Celtic beginnings through the 18th century. The second half of a two-course survey of British literature that includes English 204. English 205 introduces students to British literature from the 19th century to the present. Core Outcomes 1. Communication. 2. Community and Environmental Responsibility. 3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. 4. Cultural Awareness. 5. Professional Competence. 6. Self-Reflection.
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Speech Communications: Small Group Discussion Syllabus
(View Complete Item Description)Speech Communications: Small Group Discussion Syllabus SP 219 - Small Group Discussion Study of theory and practice of small group communication by participation in group discussions, readings, and written exercises. Attention to organization and conduct of problemsolving groups and learning. Emphasis is on: (1) learning how to enhance group communication, to deal effectively with conflict and to apply problem-solving techniques to a task-oriented group setting, and (2) developing attitudes and skills applicable to leadership and participation in work and civic committees. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: As a result of this course: Students will be able to explain and apply different small group communication theories Students will understand and demonstrate how to work in small groups to identify problems and implement solutions Students will be able to explain different strategies for addressing conflicts in groups Students will demonstrate group leadership Students will demonstrate responsibility as a group/team member Students will be able to discuss the importance of small group skills and knowledge related to workplace and civic activities Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and theories related to small group communication
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Technical Writing Syllabus
(View Complete Item Description)WR 227: Technical Writing Syllabus Course Description: Students will learn the basics of technical writing in this course. Technical writing is all that professional writing, which is not popular journalism or creative writing. WR 227 studies the composition of reports required in the technical and business professions. The course focuses on producing usable, reader-centered content that is clear, concise, and ethical. It includes the procedures of fact gathering through both primary and secondary research, organization, graphic layout, and other methods of compiling data. Students will learn to locate and evaluate source information; quote, paraphrase, and summarize sources effectively; cite sources and format this information in a particular documentation style or with a style sheet. We’ll be producing memos, letters, reports, and job search materials. Course Objectives Reflecting Expected Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course a student will be able to: • Use efficient and effective research techniques to gather primary and secondary data • Present findings in a well-written and sufficiently supported report tailored to the needs of a specific audience • Demonstrate different formats of technical writing as well as basic concepts of style and document design to increase readability of technical documents • Incorporate and accurately document source information according to a specific documentation style such as MLA or APA • Demonstrate collaborative writing skills
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Psychological Adjustment Textbook
(View Complete Item Description)Psychological Adjustment Textbook PSY 101 Psychology of Human Relations Psychology of Human Relations is the study of psychology from a living or personal point of view with emphasis on practical application. Attention is given to individual and group dynamics with focus on feelings and attitudes in relation to family, work and day-to-day experiences. The course includes an overview of topics including self-concept, perception, self-awareness, personality, values and communications in resolving interpersonal conflicts. The following text was created as part of an Open Oregon grant to promote the creation and use of Open Educational Resources for college students. The Mt Hood Community College version of “Psychological Adjustment” differs from the original text created by Tori Kearns and Deborah Lee at East Georgia State College in the following ways. First, content revisions were made in existing learning modules to better suit the needs of our department. Specifically, we removed the modules X. Understanding Gender, and XII. Loneliness and Solitude. Significant revisions were made to the modules on Stress, Communication, and Work/Choosing a Career with updated graphics and reading materials. Second, the authors created learning objectives and keyword lists that coordinated with the newly added materials. Finally, the authors made significant changes to how the materials were presented in the text to increase student accessibility. In the original Kearns & Lee text, the learning modules were populated with external links, some of which were broken or not available. Where appropriate, the authors translated materials from external sources into a PDF version of the current textbook, so that external links were no longer necessary to access the reading materials. Editable doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kd82c8j_V2kZ-hNCvTMbdIM7Oa7SsFNY/edit?
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General Psychology Canvas Course
(View Complete Item Description)PSY 201 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Credits - 4 Lecture - 4 The first of two survey courses of the basic concepts and principles of psychology. Specific topics include: the history of psychology and research methods of psychology; the biological basis of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes; states of consciousness including sleep and dreams; learning, memory, and intelligence. Emphasis is both theoretical and applied. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is the first of two courses that are designed to provide an introduction to the subject of psychology. In taking these classes, you will learn about the history of psychology, basic principles of psychology, and the many areas of study that psychology is related to. Biological, cognitive, behavioral, and affective areas of study will be discussed. This information provides a basis of knowledge for further study in psychology and may also be applied to your own life. During this quarter we will study topics such as the history of psychology, the brain and its relation to psychological functioning, how science applies to psychology, learning, memory, thought and intelligence, sensation and perception, and sleep and dreaming. As you are introduced to each new concept, a greater understanding of how psychology affects our everyday lives will emerge. COURSE OUTCOMES Outcome 1: Demonstrate core psychological knowledge Objective 1.a: Define and use psychological terms Objective 1.b: Describe psychological concepts and relate to everyday life Objective 1.c: Apply psychological theories to issues in everyday life Outcome 2: Differentiate between empirical and other methods of inquiry Objective 2.a: Discuss ways to scientifically respond to a psychological question Objective 2.b: Identify various research designs and their applications to a research question Objective 2.c: Interpret and evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data Outcome 3: Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary psychological issues Objective 3.a: Identify and evaluate information resources Objective 3.b: Communicate knowledge of issues through writing and discussion Outcome 4: Recognize the diversity of human experience and thought individually and collectively Objective 4.a: Describe how nature and nurture influence the individual
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WR121 narrative units revision
(View Complete Item Description)The first of two courses required by the AAOT degree this course focuses on writing clear, detailed, informative essays in a variety of forms, correctly using and citing sources, active reading, and critical thinking.
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Psychology 101
(View Complete Item Description)The following compilation of modules is meant to introduce you to the possibility for new growth in your life today, and in your future. We will explore the empirical or scientific basis for specific pathways to a renewed sense of being. The compilation of modules is considered to be foundational in introducing some of the most groundbreaking approaches to growth through an exploration of basic human thoughts and behaviors. It is not meant to be the final word on this subject, but a catalyst for further exploration on ways to improve our lives, relationships, and support others in their journeys.
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GEO 212: Geography of Global Issues
(View Complete Item Description)The discipline of Geography focuses on the science of place and space; on how humans and the environment interact and influence each other. Our world is not flat and even though the problems we face seem global, each place on earth is experiencing them unevenly because of its location, resources, culture, and history. This course will help students to understand how most of the contemporary global challenges date back to colonialism and how complex our problems are and display spatial variability. Several global issues, such as migration, security, food, health, energy, and climate are the major topics to study the increasing global interconnectedness and socio ecological impacts of political, economic, and cultural globalization. In this course students will: Demonstrate an ability to think globally and use geographic perspectives to analyze global phenomena. Critique various economic and political systems with regards to government influence in trade, development , environmental impacts, and social welfare. Evaluate their own lives and their connection to other cultures, places, and peoples in the world.
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Introduction to African Politics: Group Case Profile Project
(View Complete Item Description)I was inspired by approaches from UDL and Open Pedagogy, in particular. I'm trying to apply the idea of shifting away from 'disposable' assignments by eliminating my Final Exam for PS 355U and replacing it instead with the Group Case Profile Project. According to the UN, Africa consists of 54 states (excluding dependencies and disputed territories). In my approach to teaching PS 355U, I present detailed case studies of 10 states, meaning that 44 cases are not covered in depth. I've always felt pressured to cast a wider net in my coverage of cases, but given the time constraints of a 10-week term and the sheer breadth of African politics, I've had to reconcile myself to the fact that I simply can't cover everything I'd like to. So, the idea with the Case Profile Group Project is to have the students, in groups of 4-5, select a country case that isn't already covered and create both a written profile addressing the substantive topics covered in the course (for example, history, ideology, sovereignty, ethnicity and religion, etc.) along with a group presentation. The class typically enrolls around 30 students, so each term I would then have 6-7 new case profiles. I plan to compile these (with the students permission) in a Case Profile Reader that will then become an accompaniment to the existing course materials, ideally as an Open Text. If I teach the course several times, I will reduce the student choice of cases so we don't have repeats. My reason for this is that eventually the Reader could cover all 44 missing country cases. Learning Objectives: Write and speak about African politics in an informed, thoughtful and coherent way Critically scrutinize academic accounts and media representations of the African continent Analyze the ways in which international politics and the colonial legacy shape contemporary African politics Interrogate contemporary African politics across various levels of analysis, multiple issue areas, and through the application of different theoretical and conceptual lenses
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Environmental Justice: Theory and Practice
(View Complete Item Description)This class explores the foundations of environmental justice theory and how they apply to historical, current, and emerging global issues. The goal of the course is to explore theories of distributive, procedural, and recognition justice as they relate to environmental ‘goods’ and ‘bads.’ We will explore a variety of case studies, touching on interrelated topics ranging from climate justice, food justice, energy justice, water justice, etc. This course blends sociological perspectives with natural resource management and policy implication Learning Objectives: Develop a critical understanding of the historical development of the theory and practice of environmental justice. Gain familiarity with key thinkers, theories, and debates in the field. Be able to identify social, economic, and political factors that contribute to the existence of disparities in environmental outcomes.
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Child Family Sciences: Examining Bias and Beliefs
(View Complete Item Description)Individuals preparing for human or social services professions have been influenced by family and societal events, values, beliefs, and assumptions which have interacted with their lives. Students will examine those influences (including gender, culture, and socioeconomic status) for the purpose of gaining insight into the ways their professional practice might be affected. Projects will include a professional practice action plan. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
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Business Administration: Food and Beverage Management
(View Complete Item Description)Food and Beverage Management course has been revised and I will use this time to integrate what I have learned in the Equity and Open Education training. I will apply changes throughout the term, including expanding some topics at the beginning of the class when I provide an overview of the sector and in Week 2 when we discuss management styles - add a component on equity, diversity, and inclusion. I hope to add a lot of discussions and also have the students work on a case study (with a partner). During the final lectures when I am discussing “the future” of the food and beverage sector and its sustainability, I plan on adding some more in-depth discussion on equity and diversity and that is such a crucial topic - now, and in for the future of food and beverage businesses.
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Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity
(View Complete Item Description)This course is intended to serve as an introduction to the emerging and evolving fields of the sociology and psychology of physical activity. This course considers the many specialized facets of these topics in a review fashion, and selected topics, owing to their significance and/or empirical basis, are covered in more depth. This course considers both historical and contemporary developments in exercise psychology and sociology, and examines the social and psychobiological predictors and health-related consequences of physical activity behaviors. FULL COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES Differentiate between the ideas of Health Inequality vs. Health Inequity and how these concepts relate to the ability to adopt and adhere to a physically active lifestyle. Describe how the Ecological Model informs our understanding of the factors that influence healthy behaviors including influences at intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, and societal/cultural levels. Describe how ideas surrounding physical activity have evolved over time and be aware of the accomplishments of key individuals who have spurred this process. Discuss community and policy-level factors that influence physical activity behaviors across the lifespan. Effectively employ key terms and concepts commonly used in research on physical activity. Explain how physical activity behaviors, their determinants, and their consequences are assessed using valid and reliable measures in research. Discuss how the field of Exercise Psychology uses research evidence, including Hill’s Criteria for Causality and the Gold Standard for Experimental Research, to understand how physical activity behaviors like exercise influence health outcomes. Discuss how physical activity influences outcomes related to mental health and quality of life including depression, anxiety, fatigue, pain, stress and sleep. Discuss traditional and contemporary approaches for promoting healthy behavior change and how they can be applied with individuals and groups. Practice effective communication surrounding health-related behavior change.
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