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Academic Communication
College ESL Writers: Applied Grammar and Composing Strategies for Success
This book is designed as a comprehensive grammar and writing text for high intermediate and advanced level non-native speakers of English.
Includes: Integrated examples, exercises, suggested writing topics, grading rubrics
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
For additional options, refer to Writing in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Writing and Student Success Resources in Resources Across All Disciplines for potential OER.
Biology
Provincial Biology (BCcampus Coursepack) [New]
This course covers the learning outcomes and core topics of Provincial Biology as described by the Adult Basic Education Curriculum found in the most recent edition of the British Columbia ABE Articulation Handbook, including the completion of seven or more labs. Students are introduced to topics in cellular biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology [Description from resource].
Includes: Lecture slides, assignments, test bank.
Licence: CC BY 4.0 except where otherwise noted
For additional options, refer to the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science for potential OER.
Chemistry
Chemistry: Atoms First 2e (OpenStax)
This peer reviewed OpenStax textbook was developed by chemistry professors from the OpenStax textbook listed above, to accommodate the authors’ “atoms first” approach to teaching introductory chemistry.
Includes: Instructor resources, exercises, solutions, simulations, glossaries
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Refer to the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science for potential OER.
General Sciences
Intermediate General and Applied Science (BCcampus Coursepack) [New]
This course package is designed as an introduction to general and applied science. It satisfies the learning outcomes for British Columbia Adult Basic Education Intermediate General and Applied Science (Science 10 in B.C.) and found in the most recent edition of the B.C. ABE Articulation Handbook. Students are introduced to important basic science concepts relevant to the general or allied health sciences. The principles of biology, physics, and chemistry are studied in a modularized format with an emphasis on the connection between disciplines. Throughout the three modules (chemistry, biology, physics), students explore the scientific method, take part in peer discussions, develop problem-solving skills in classroom and laboratory settings, and learn required skills and knowledge for Grade 10 Science that will prepare them to further explore their areas of interest [Description from resource].
Includes: Lecture slides, instructors manual, lab manual, assignment prompts.
Licence: CC BY 4.0 except where otherwise noted
For additional options, refer to the the appropriate subject in the Faculty of Science for potential OER.
English
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