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In Waymaker Public Speaking, students learn the theoretical and practical skills they need to deliver effective, well-researched oral presentations. The course covers essential communication skills including listening and feedback, audience analysis,...

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Accounting for Managers

In Accounting for Managers, students learn the basic accounting principles needed to effectively make business decisions as a manager.

Accounting for Managers

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American Government

This course provides a strong understanding of American government, civic engagement, and the entities and processes that shape American democracy.

American Government

American Literature I

American Literature I (1650–1860) examines significant literary works of early American and Puritan literature, the Enlightenment, American Romanticism, and pre-Civil War era. The course includes primary texts (many accompanied by video/audio options...

American Literature I

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Anatomy & Physiology I & II - OLI

This course provides insight on how all of the intricate functions and systems of the human body work together to keep you healthy. By approaching the study of the body in an organized way, students will be able to connect what they learn about anato...

Anatomy & Physiology I & II - OLI

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Anatomy and Physiology I

This introductory class integrates the anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, the systems of the human body, and the mechanisms of homeostasis. It includes the study of the gross and microscopic structure of the systems of the human body w...

Anatomy and Physiology I

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Anatomy and Physiology II

This introductory class integrates the anatomy and physiology of organs, the systems of the human body, and development and inheritance. It includes the study of the gross and microscopic structure of the systems of the human body with special emphas...

Anatomy and Physiology II

Arithmetic for College Students

This course is a review of arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, rates, proportions, geometry, measurement, basic statistics, and signed numbers. This course develops a solid foundation in arithmetic, necessary fo...

Arithmetic for College Students

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Art Appreciation

Art Appreciation thoroughly investigates how quality is determined and created by artists in order to evaluate and appreciate art on a deeper level. This course emphasizes why each topic contributes to valuing a piece of art and provides the necessar...

Art Appreciation

Beginning Algebra: CK-12 & Sousa

This course covers topics including linear equations and inequalities, systems, polynomials, and factoring, as well as an introduction to functions and modeling. Based on a remix of text materials from CK-12, this course includes text, videos, and on...

Beginning Algebra: CK-12 & Sousa

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Beginning Algebra: Lumen Learning

Beginning Algebra builds concepts and skills needed for student success in subsequent college math courses. Course content includes a review of basic mathematical concepts and operations; solving equations and inequalities; graphing; solving systems ...

Beginning Algebra: Lumen Learning

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Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: Wallace

This course covers topics from both beginning and intermediate algebra including solving linear equations, solving inequalities, solving systems, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, quadratics, and functions. Based on Beginning an...

Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: Wallace

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Biology for Majors I

The first of a two-course sequence, this course provides a strong foundation of the principles of biology for students majoring in the life sciences, medical, and healthcare fields. Primary topics include biochemistry, cellular structure and function...

Biology for Majors I

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Biology for Majors II

The second in a two-course sequence, this gateway biology course provides a strong foundation in principles of biology for students majoring in life science, medical, and healthcare fields. Primary topics include the history of life; viruses, prokary...

Biology for Majors II

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Biology for Non-Majors I

Biology for Non-Majors I introduces students to the basics of the scientific process, the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics and inheritance, and evolution. Designed for non-life ...

Biology for Non-Majors I

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Biology for Non-Majors II

Biology for Non-Majors II introduces students to the basics of the scientific process and covers some of biology’s most compelling topics surrounding the history and diversity of life, including discussion on the different kingdoms of life, with focu...

Biology for Non-Majors II

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Biology I Laboratory Manual

This set of Biology I lab assignments ensures students have the opportunity to apply the concepts and information they learn as they work through Biology I course content. Content includes lab assignments for students, as well as Instructor Materials...

Biology I Laboratory Manual

Biology II Laboratory Manual

This set of Biology II lab assignments ensures students have the opportunity to apply the concepts and information they learn as they work through Biology II course content. Content includes lab assignments for students, as well as Instructor Materia...

Biology II Laboratory Manual

Business Communication

In Business Communication Skills for Managers, students learn how to communicate effectively in business, with an emphasis on the use of these skills managing teams and organizations. The course introduces important elements of successful communicati...

Business Communication

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Calculus

Based on the open textbook, Calculus by Dale Hoffman, this expansive course covers topics including limits, derivatives, integration, applications, introduction to differential equations, inverse trigonometric functions, improper integrals and integr...

Calculus

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Chemistry for Majors

This course provides an opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of chemistry and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them, meeting the scope and sequence of most general chemistry courses. Topics includ...

Chemistry for Majors

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Chemistry for Majors: Atoms First

In this alternate arrangement of Chemistry for Majors, students are first introduced to the structure and arrangement of atoms. This course provides an opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of chemistry and understand how those concepts...

Chemistry for Majors: Atoms First

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Chemistry I Laboratory Manual

This lab manual accompanies the college chemistry courses and is used to support and assess knowledge acquired in the classroom setting to be applied in the real world. Labs include activities such as measuring the density of a sucrose solution, calc...

Chemistry I Laboratory Manual

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College Algebra Corequisite

A corequisite solution offering additional support for students struggling with prerequisite skills—including just-in-time review, embedded algorithmically generated practice questions, worked-example videos, interactive pathway activities, and outco...

College Algebra Corequisite

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College Algebra: Lumen Learning

This course provides an interactive exploration of College Algebra topics, laying a firm groundwork for success in subsequent math courses. With Desmos interactives as well as embedded algorithmically generated practice, the text is a great resource ...

College Algebra: Lumen Learning

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College Algebra: Stitz & Zeager

Based on the open textbook, College Algebra, by Carl Stitz and Jeff Zeager, this College Algebra course includes complete text, videos, practice problems, powerpoint slides, paper quizzes, and online assessments. This textbook takes a rigorous, mathe...

College Algebra: Stitz & Zeager

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College Success

This course provides new students with an orientation to the college environment. It works to build more capable lifelong learners by combining conceptual knowledge with practical strategies and skills. With engaging content and a focus on applying c...

College Success

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Computer Applications

This introductory course covers basic computer skills and how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Computer Applications

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Concepts in Statistics

Using highly interactive learning design, this Concepts in Statistics course provides students with a strong understanding of fundamental principles that guide the study of statistical inference. Drawing from Open Learning Initiative (OLI) source con...

Concepts in Statistics

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Developmental Math Emporium

An emporium solution for the developmental math series that can be used in a variety of ways, complete with embedded algorithmically generated practice questions, worked-example videos, and outcome aligned Lumen OHM online assessments.

Developmental Math Emporium

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Educational Psychology

This course teaches educators how to handle the many psychological struggles of today’s day and age as an educator. Topics such as student diversity, students with special educational needs, and student motivation will be covered to provide educators...

Educational Psychology

English Composition I

English Composition I develops students’ critical reading, writing, and research skills at the college level.

English Composition I

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English Composition I Corequisite

English Composition I Co-Requisite covers the essentials of the writing process and provides scaffolded practice (through Writing Workshops) that enables student success in critical reading, writing, and research skills at the college level.

English Composition I Corequisite

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English Composition II

English Composition II is an expository writing course that helps students develop more advanced writing skills than English Composition I. The course also reviews and incorporates some of the same skills. This course teaches research skills by empha...

English Composition II

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English Literature I

English Literature I is a survey of English literature from Old English poetry to works of the Restoration and early Romanticism. The course covers important concepts and developments of the English literary tradition while helping students to refine...

English Literature I

Financial Accounting

In Financial Accounting, students learn the basic accounting principles, preparing them for a career in business or as the first course in their preparation to become an accountant. This course starts out teaching with a focus on small, sole-propriet...

Financial Accounting

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Finite Math

This course covers precalculus topics including linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and also finite math topics including linear programming, finance, sets, and probability, with emphasis towards business application ...

Finite Math

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General Chemistry I - OLI

This highly interactive course covers the complete first semester of General Chemistry. It includes extensive and engaging practice for students including: problems with detailed feedback, adaptive exercises, simulations, interactive examples, and vi...

General Chemistry I - OLI

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General Chemistry II - OLI

This highly interactive course covers the complete first semester of General Chemistry. It includes extensive and engaging practice for students including: problems with detailed feedback, adaptive exercises, simulations, interactive examples, and vi...

General Chemistry II - OLI

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Geology

This survey course covers the fundamentals of geology and earth science, helping students understand how the Earth was formed and the forces shaping its continued evolution. It also introduces students to how geological resources are used in human ci...

Geology

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Guide to Writing

This writing style guide covers the fundamentals of English usage and writing. It includes sections on grammar and mechanics, editing, formatting, academic citation and research documentation, including the latest MLA and APA style guidelines. A usef...

Guide to Writing

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Human Resources Management

In this course, students learn strategies to plan, recruit, compensate, develop, and engage a company’s workforce. The course covers additional HR topics, such as unions and employee safety.

Human Resources Management

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Intermediate Algebra: CK-12 & Sousa

This intermediate algebra course covers polynomials, radicals, quadratics, rationals, exponentials, and logs. Based on a remix of materials from CK-12, this course includes text, videos, and online assessments.

Intermediate Algebra: CK-12 & Sousa

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Intermediate Algebra: Lumen Learning

This Intermediate Algebra course provides a friendly yet in-depth review of algebra skills and concepts in preparation for college-level math courses. Content coverage includes: real numbers and algebraic expressions; linear inequalities and graphing...

Intermediate Algebra: Lumen Learning

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Introduction to Business

This Introduction to Business course develops students’ understanding of business fundamentals with learning design structured around timely, real-world case studies and examples. Key topics include the role of business, the global economic and legal...

Introduction to Business

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Introduction to Literature

This course is designed to introduce students to the study, analysis, and interpretation of literature across multiple genres. Key topics include literary genres and conventions; how to read and write about literature; literary analysis; and readings...

Introduction to Literature

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Introduction to Programming in Java - OLI

Learn Java and be part of one of the largest programming communities.

Introduction to Programming in Java - OLI

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Introduction to Psychology

This comprehensive, ready-to-adopt Introduction to Psychology course provides thorough coverage of all topics covered in a typical introductory course, including biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social and person...

Introduction to Psychology

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Introduction to Sociology

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and research in sociology, with a sociological exploration of culture, social interaction, stratification, groups, deviance, race, ethnicity, stratification, sex and gender, family, religion, e...

Introduction to Sociology

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Introductory Spanish I

Introductory Spanish I is the first half of the introductory Spanish sequence, providing guidance and practice in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking Spanish.

Introductory Spanish I

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Introductory Spanish II

Introductory Spanish II is the second half of a comprehensive introductory Spanish sequence, providing guidance and practice in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking Spanish. Each module includes thematic vocabulary, sequenced grammar instruct...

Introductory Spanish II

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Lifespan Development

This course covers the growth and development through the lifespan—including physical, cognitive and socioemotional changes through each stage of life.

Lifespan Development

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Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

This course is designed for students of all fitness levels, and provides an introduction to the study of fitness and wellness, as well as their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Students assess their own lifestyle and are motivated to incorporate ...

Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

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Macroeconomics

This set of macroeconomics course materials prepares students to apply economic thinking and analysis in the context of national economies, monetary and fiscal policy, and variables and indicators of macroeconomic health. Students will learn about th...

Macroeconomics

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Management

Regardless of setting, there is value in practicing effective management principles. This course teaches students how to think as managers and actively manage organizations and teams using effective practices around planning, decision making, organiz...

Management

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Marketing

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....

Marketing

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Math for Liberal Arts: Lippman

Based on Math in Society, by David Lippman, this course highlights a variety of topics in contemporary math. A complete course designed by Dr. Lippman for online delivery, the assignments can easily be used with face-to-face classes well. This course...

Math for Liberal Arts: Lippman

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Math for Liberal Arts: Lumen Learning

This modular survey course focuses on developing math literacy and problem solving skills, exploring topics such as counting systems, problem solving, measurement, graph theory, fractals, set theory and logic, voting theory, growth models, finance, d...

Math for Liberal Arts: Lumen Learning

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Math for Liberal Arts: Scottsdale/Lippman

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Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Corequisite

A corequisite solution offering additional support for students struggling with prerequisite skills—including just-in-time review, embedded algorithmically generated practice questions, worked-example videos, quantitative reasoning activities, and ou...

Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Corequisite

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Microeconomics

This course provides a strong foundation in microeconomic theory, whether preparing for further study in economics, the social sciences, business, or other disciplines. Designed to help students think like economists, course materials use engaging, r...

Microeconomics

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Organizational Behavior / Human Relations

In this course, students are introduced to the field of organizational behavior and learn how to analyze the impact human behaviors have on an organization. Students will also learn strategies to influence the behaviors of individuals to improve an o...

Organizational Behavior / Human Relations

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Prealgebra: College of the Redwoods & James Sousa

Based on Prealgebra by the College of the Redwoods, this course provides an excellent foundation for subsequent math courses. Content coverage includes whole numbers, integers, fundamentals of algebra, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, per...

Prealgebra: College of the Redwoods & James Sousa

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Prealgebra: Lumen Learning & OpenStax

This course provides an interactive exploration of Prealgebra topics, laying a firm groundwork for success in subsequent math courses. With embedded algorithmically generated practice and videos, the text is a great resource for active learning in an...

Prealgebra: Lumen Learning & OpenStax

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Precalculus: Lippman and Rasmussen

This course covers topics including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, periodic, and trigonometric functions, along with equations, identities, and practical word problems. This text takes an application-motivated conc...

Precalculus: Lippman and Rasmussen

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Precalculus: Lumen Learning

This comprehensive course presents topics including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, as well as identities, limits, and sequences. It concludes with a module introducing the basic concep...

Precalculus: Lumen Learning

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Precalculus: OpenStax

Based on the OpenStax textbook, Precalculus, by Jay Abramson, this course covers topics including functions, linear, polynomial and rational, exponential, logarithmic, periodic, and trigonometric functions, along with equations, identities, conic sec...

Precalculus: OpenStax

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Public Speaking

In Principles of Public Speaking, students learn how to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations, with an emphasis on informative and persuasive public speaking. The course introduces important elements of successful presentations including e...

Public Speaking

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Reading Anthology: Three Levels

This reading anthology is a curated collection of openly licensed full-text essays and stories on a variety of subjects, designed to be used for discussions and writing assignments. The anthology is organized according to three levels of reading diff...

Reading Anthology: Three Levels

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Retail Management

This Retail Management course was developed to align with the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) learning outcomes for their Retail Management Certificate. It is intended to be a capstone course and covers various aspects of retail management ...

Retail Management

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Statistics Using Technology: Kozak

Based on the open textbook, Statistics Using Technology by Kathryn Kozak, this statistics course adapted by David Straayer includes pdf and Microsoft Word formatted textbook, videos, powerpoint slides, worksheets, and online assessments.

Statistics Using Technology: Kozak

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Statistics: Diez, Barr & Cetinkaya-Rundel

Based on the open textbook, OpenIntro Statistics by Christopher Barr, David Diez, and Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel, this statistics course adapted by Adam Gilbert includes e-text, videos, powerpoint slides, and online assessments. This course also includes ...

Statistics: Diez, Barr & Cetinkaya-Rundel

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Statistics: OpenStax

This course blends Introductory Statistics from OpenStax with other OER to offer a first course in statistics intended for students majoring in fields other than mathematics and engineering. This course assumes students have been exposed to intermedi...

Statistics: OpenStax

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Technical Writing

Technical Writing teaches the organization, development, and refinement of technical communications, with an emphasis on business context and practical application. Students learn about the importance of audience-centered communication, language and ...

Technical Writing

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Thematic Reading Anthology

This anthology is a curated collection of openly licensed primary texts, organized thematically, designed to be used as a reader in English composition. Includes personal essays, literature, video and audio files, Web writings, and long-form journali...

Thematic Reading Anthology

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Trigonometry (Precalculus II)

This course takes a unit circle approach to introducing trigonometry. Topics include unit circle trigonometry, right triangle trigonometry, periodic functions, trigonometric equations and identities, applications of trigonometry, and conics. This cou...

Trigonometry (Precalculus II)

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Trigonometry: CK-12 & Sousa

Based on the open textbook Trigonometry by CK-12, this course takes a right triangle approach to introducing trigonometry. Topics include right triangle trigonometry, angles, trigonometric Identities & equations, circular functions, and polar equ...

Trigonometry: CK-12 & Sousa

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U.S. History I: American Yawp

The authors of American Yawp begin their effort with a pertinent quote from Walt Whitman. This course takes an approach to history that fosters a method of critical thought and a rigorous questioning of the history of the United States. Key topics in...

U.S. History I: American Yawp

U.S. History I: OpenStax

Romanticism and myth surround United States history in contemporary popular culture. This course encourages students to develop a critical understanding of the history of our nation. This course will guide students through a wealth of primary sources...

U.S. History I: OpenStax

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U.S. History II: American Yawp

This course takes an approach to history that fosters a method of critical thought and a rigorous questioning of the history of the United States. Key topics include Reconstruction, Industrial America, conquering the West, capital and labor, the Amer...

U.S. History II: American Yawp

U.S. History II: OpenStax

What does it mean to be informed? To know our history? This course encourages students to develop a critical understanding of the history of our nation. United States History II covers the chronological history of the United States from Reconstructio...

U.S. History II: OpenStax

Writing Skills Lab

Designed to supplement college composition courses, the Writing Skills Lab focuses on the rhetorical content and strategies that are the baseline of effective college writing but also tend to give students trouble. The skills lab gives students a way...

Writing Skills Lab

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