Subject Guides: Open Educational Resources (OER): NSCC Open Textbooks

Open Textbooks at NSCC

NSCC OER Work Flow
A visual guide to getting started with OER at NSCC.
Including who to contact for guidance or support.

This page contains the customized versions of Open Textbooks currently being used at NSCC.

They are adopted as written or adapted versions (edited to match NSCC outcomes) of OPEN textbooks.
It is important to download the open textbooks from this website or embed the textbook content box in your Brightspace course. This ensures you are using the NSCC version.
Yes! You can make print copies.
Automatic Updates! When you embed the Textbook Box in Brightspace, all of the content in the box is included. Any new material (e.g. supplementary teaching materials) added to the master Textbook Box will also appear in your Brightspace Textbook Box.

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PDF Textbook Tips

PDF NavigationTips
A one page guide on downloading PDF textbooks, with navigation tips and short cut keys.

NSCC College 101: Study, Strategize and Succeed

NSCC College 101: Study, Strategize and Succeed - Select this link for options
Read online or choose a free digital download from multiple format options.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

Introduction to Psychology / SOCS 1001 (PDF)
By Jennifer Walinga & Charles Stangor
CC BY-SA-NC

Read on-line or download the PDF.

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Study Guide
Web based guide.
This study guide is designed to accompany the Introduction to Psychology – Ist Canadian Edition open text by Jennifer Walinga and Charles Stangor. For each chapter it summarizes the learning objectives and presents multiple-choice, true-false and fill-in-the-blank tests of the material covered. It provides links to resources to enable students to deepen their understanding of key topics and to explore related issues. Finally, it offers suggestions for hands-on activities relevant to each chapter.

Introduction to Sociology / SOCS 1000 & ARTS 1031

Textbook
Change Tracker

Introduction to Sociology NSCC Edition
Adapted from Introduction to Sociology - 2nd Canadian Edition.
This is a NSCC edition with new content.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

Edit / Revision Change Tracker
Log suggested changes to improve the textbook.

NSCC Chemistry / CHEM 1050

Introductory Chemistry NSCC Edition
NSCC Customized Edition of 1st Canadian Edition

Read online or choose from multiple formats available for download.

The individual NSCC units can be downloaded from the links in the Chapters tab in this box.

Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

Outcomes mapped to Textbooks

NSCC ALP Physics Textbook / PHYS 1046/47 & 1050

ALP Physics -- Physics 1050 (PDF)
NSCC Adapted & Modified Edition (1262 pages).

This is a large file. For optimum usability, download and save the PDF to your computer.
This PDF version is keyword searchable and contains hyperlinks to connected materials. Do you know how to use keyword searches in a PDF? Download the PDF Navigation Tips guide for helpful user tips and tricks.

Physics 1046 & 1047 Course Outline

Khan Academy Physics
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
* Practice exercises & instructional videos
* Free
* Written by subject experts

Adult Literacy Readers and Exercise Books

Reader 1
NSCC Access Reader 1
This reader contains nine original stories written specifically for adults.

This reader is adapted from the BC Reads Series with new content by Jocelyn Boyd-Johnson and Nancy Harvey.

Reader 2
This reader contains nine original stories written specifically for adults.

Reader 3
This reader contains nine original stories about human rights in Canada. It is written specifically for adults.

Adapted for NSCC with new content by Nancy Harvey and Jocelyn Boyd-Johnson.
Reader 3: Exercises

College Skills: Intermediate English

College Skills: Intermediate English
Link to this NEW open textbook from Coast Mountain College.
You can download and use digital versions of this textbook for FREE.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

NSCC Food Science (SCI 1042)

Nutrition and Labelling for the Canadian Baker
By The BC Cook Articulation Committee
CC BY

Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form
Food Safety, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene
By The BC Cook Articulation Committee
CC BY

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The Process of Science (PDF)
Section 1.2 The Process of Science from the textbook Concepts of Biology 1st Canadian Edition.

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Food Labelling

Food Labelling
NSCC Edition
CC BY-NC-SA
This open textbook provides a foundational understanding of Food Labelling.
Read online or choose from multiple formats available for download.

Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

NSCC Human Biology

NSCC Human Biology
NSCC Open Textbook

Read online or download your format of choice [Epub, MOBI, PDF and more] from NSCC Libraries Pressbooks.

Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

Concepts of Biology 1st Canadian Edition

Concepts of Biology 1st Canadian Edition
By Charles Molnar and Jane Gair
CC BY
A survey text designed for students not majoring in biology.

Read online or choose from multiple formats available for download.

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OpenStax Concepts of Biology 2nd Edition [PDF}

OpenStax Concepts of Biology 2nd Edition [PDF}
This a very large PDF.

Please download a copy to your device for a better reading experience.

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OpenStax Concepts of Biology

OpenStax Concepts of Biology 1st Edition [PDF}
This a very large PDF.

Please download a copy to your device for a better reading experience.

Principles of Behaviour Analysis and Modification (DSSP 1022)

Principles of Behavior Analysis and Modification
This textbook covers the principles and procedures used in behaviour modification and through them, you can change a behaviour in yourself thanks to a carefully designed self-modification project.

Select the title to read online or download a copy.

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Electrical Fundamentals ( PLGA 1870 )

Line E: Electrical Fundamentals Competency E-1: Describe the Basic Principles of Electricity
For optimum usability, download and save the PDF version to your computer.

This is an open textbook created by Camosun. College. Download a copy at NO cost or make a print copy.
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Line E Electrical Fundamentals Competency E-4 Use Multimeters
For optimum usability, download and save the PDF version to your computer.

This is an open textbook created by Camosun. College. Download a copy at NO cost or make a print copy.
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eMarketing: The Essential Guide to Online Marketing

Textbook
Supplementary Resources

eMarketing: The Essential Guide to Online Marketing.
Select this link to read online.
By Rob Stokes.
This is an open textbook with a CC BY-NC-SA licence.
You can read it online, download the PDF version.

Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form
You can make a print copy or print the pages you need.

eMarketing: The Essential Guide to Online Marketing [PDF]
Download the PDF version.

Introduction to Programming Using Java

Introduction to Programming Using Java
By David J. Eck
CC BY-NC-SA
Eighth Edition of Introduction to Programming Using Java, an introductory programming, which uses Java as the language of instruction. This book is directed mainly towards beginning programmers, although it might also be useful for experienced programmers who want to learn something about Java. It is not meant to provide complete coverage of the Java language.

For optimum usability, download and save the PDF version to your computer.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

Business Statistics (MATH3001)

Introductory Business Statistics 1st Canadian Edition
Adapted By Mohammad Mahbobi & Thomas K. Tiemann
CC BY
The book explores the basic ideas behind statistics, such as populations, samples, the difference between data and information, and most importantly sampling distributions. All information has been revised to reflect Canadian content.

Read online or choose from multiple download options.

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Business Math

Business Math: A Step-by-Step Handbook
CC BY-NC-SA
For optimum usability, download and save the PDF version to your computer.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

Opening Eyes

Opening Eyes
CC BY-NC
Multiple formats available for download.
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Introduction to Professional Communications

Introduction to Professional Communications
CC BY-NC-SA
Multiple formats available for download.
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World Regional Geography

World Regional Geography
CC BY-NC-SA
Multiple formats available for download.
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Professional Communications

Professional Communications
By Jordan Smith, Melissa Ashman, eCampusOntario, Brian Dunphy, and Andrew Stracuzzi
CC BY-NC-SA

Download FREE digital formats or read online.

This open textbook is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that will help with the real, everyday tasks of writing and speaking in their chosen profession.

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NSCC Introduction to Marketing I (MKTG 1010)

NSCC Introduction to Marketing I (MKTG 1010)
NSCC Customized Open Textbook.
Curated OER readings, videos, simulations and other learning activities introduce students to the principles of marketing.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

NSCC Introduction to Marketing II (MKTG 2005)

NSCC Introduction to Marketing II (MKTG 2005)
NSCC Customized Open Textbook.
Curated OER readings, videos, simulations and other learning activities introduce students to the principles of marketing.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

Beginning Excel

Beginning Excel
Read online or choose from multiple formats available for download.

This textbook was written for a community college introductory course in spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel. While the figures shown utilize Excel 2016, the textbook was written to be
applicable to other versions of Excel as well. The book introduces new users to the basics of spreadsheets and is appropriate for students in any major who have not used Excel before.
Print on Demand (POD) copies are available: POD Order Form

The Business Environment

The Business Environment (BUSI 1015)
NSCC EDITION

Read online or choose from multiple formats available for download.

An introductory textbook in business that covers a variety of topics: The Foundation of Business, Economics and Business, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Business in a Global Environment, Forms of Business Ownership, Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business, and E-commerce.

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Professional and Technical Writing

Professional and Technical Writing
CC BY-NC
Download FREE digital formats or read online.

This textbook for professional and technical communication is a compilation of several Open Resource materials. The purpose in its design is to provide a wide variety of materials on subjects in professional and technical communication, and to offer several different perspectives and delivery modes of those materials.

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Web Literacy for College Students

Web Literacy for College Students
CC BY-NC
Download FREE digital formats or read online.

This guide will help you become "web literate" by showing you how to become a discerning consumer of information. Learn how to search for information, evaluate content, and learn tips for separating facts from internet myths.

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Algebra and Trigonometry OpenStax

Algebra and Trigonometry OpenStax
This a very large PDF.
Please download a copy to your device for a better reading experience.

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Math For Trades

Math For Trades Volume 1
Download FREE digital formats or read online.

The Math for Trades: Volume 1 textbook represents the building blocks for math training. The book includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. The material is presented from a trades perspective with easy-to-understand examples and video explanations accompanying questions. The goal of this volume is to get students prepared for the more advanced topics that they will encounter during their trades math education.

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Principles of Marketing / University of Minnestoa Edition

Principles of Marketing / University of Minnesota Edition
Download FREE digital formats or read online.

Principles of Marketing teaches the experience and process of actually doing marketing - not just the vocabulary. It carries five dominant themes throughout in order to expose students to marketing in today's environment: Service dominant logic, sustainability, ethics and social responsibility, global coverage, and metrics.

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Pyschology OpenStax

Psychology OpenStax [PDF]
This a very large PDF.
Please download a copy to your device for a better reading experience.

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Learning to Learn Online

Learning to Learn Online
Download FREE digital formats or read online.

Learning to Learn Online helps you prepare for online learning success by introducing you to the online learning environment and your role as a learner within it. As you come to understand yourself as an self-directed learner, you will also be introduced to effective learning strategies: time management for online learners, information management, professional communication, and reading strategies.

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Principles of Management OpenStax

Principles of Management OpenStax [PDF]
Principles of Management is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the introductory course on management. This is a traditional approach to management using the leading, planning, organizing, and controlling approach.

This a very large PDF.
Please download a copy to your device for a better reading experience.

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Intoduction to Sociology OpenStax

Introduction to Sociology OpenStax
This a very large PDF.
Please download a copy to your device for a better reading experience.

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Lifespan Development

Lifespan Development
Lumen Learning

Download FREE digital formats or read online.

Lifespan Development examines the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that occur throughout a lifetime. This course covers the essentials in understanding human development, psychological research, and theories of growth and development.

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Atoms First 2e OpenStax

Atoms First 2e OpenStax
This a very large PDF.
Please download a copy to your device for a better reading experience.

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Western Civilization: A Concise History - Volume 3

Western Civilization: A Concise History - Volume 3
Download FREE digital formats or read online.

From the Napoleonic era to the recent past. Western Civilization: Volume 3 covers topics including the Industrial Revolution, the politics of Europe in the nineteenth century, modern European imperialism, the world wars, fascism, Nazism, and the Holocaust, the postwar era, the Cold War, and recent developments in economics and politics.

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Operations Management

Operations Management Saylor
Download FREE digital formats or read online.

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Adopting or Customizing

B.C. Campus Guides to help you adopt, create or adapt OERs

Customizing OER

Open Educational Resources are OPEN!

You can use as little or as much as you need.
You can revise and customize

Here are some tools to help

OER Recipe
A Framework for Creating or Adapting OERS
Faculty Guide for Evaluating OERs

A Guide to Making Open Textbooks with Students

OER Creation and Adaptation
Written by Rajiv S. Jhangiani to accompany an OER Workshop.
A guide to understanding, creating & adapting OERs. Includes links to video lessons and Pressbooks best practices.

The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (So Far)

Open Educational Resources (OER): NSCC Open Textbooks

Using OER @ NSCC