NSCC Open Textbook Catalogue

This catalogue contains NSCC Open Textbook Titles that have been authored or adapted at NSCC and Open Textbooks being used by NSCC instructors.

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NSCC Concepts of Biology II BIOL 1047

CC BY (Attribution)  147 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark, Matthew Douglas, Kerri Sheridan

Last updated: 06/09/2023

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NSCC Concepts of Biology I BIOL 1046

CC BY (Attribution)  81 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Charles Molnar, Jane Gair, Mary Ann Clark, Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Kerri Sheridan

Subject(s): Biology, life sciences

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 06/09/2023

In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. This text also includes interactive H5P activities that you can use to evaluate your understanding as you go.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals Open Pedagogy Fellowship

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English

Author(s): Deborah Baker, Christine Crefton, Urooj Nizami, Jamie Witman, Josie Milliken, Rajiv Jhangiani, Robin DeRosa, Michael Mills, Carla Ghanem

Editor(s): Deborah Baker, Urooj Nizami, Christine Crefton

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 05/09/2023

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Open Pedagogy Fellowship Toolkit is meant as a resource for both instructors and institutions. Within this resource, readers will find examples of a wide variety of openly-licensed renewable assignments that can be assigned and applied to a variety of subject areas and disciplines. Of course, each assignment speaks directly to at least one UN SDG. Beyond that, this resource also serves as a guide for institutions who wish to adopt and adapt this program by bringing it to their home institution.

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Introduction to Statistics

CC BY (Attribution)   English

Author(s): Lumen Learning, OpenStax

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 05/09/2023

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Avionics II

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)   English

Author(s): James Fiore

Subject(s): Aerospace and aviation technology

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 05/09/2023

An adapted remixed open textbook created for NSCC Aviation program.
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General Physics Remote Lab Manual

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English

Author(s): Lawrence Davis

Last updated: 05/09/2023

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Interpersonal Communication

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)   English

Author(s): Jason S. Wrench, Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter, Katherine S. Thweatt

Subject(s): Communication studies

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 04/09/2023

Interpersonal Communication: A Mindful Approach to Relationships helps readers examine their own one-on-one communicative interactions using a mindfulness lens. The writing team of Jason S. Wrench, Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter, and Katherine Thweatt incorporates the latest communication theory and research to help students navigate everyday interpersonal interactions. The 14 chapters in this book cover topics typically taught in an undergraduate interpersonal communication course: family interactions, interpersonal dynamics, language, listening, nonverbal communication, and romantic relationships, as well as exploring emerging areas such as self-compassion, body positivity, friendships, and “the dark side”. The writing takes on a purposefully informal tone to engage readers. Each chapter is broken into different sections that have unique instructional outcomes, key takeaways, and exercises, and concludes with real-world case studies and sample quiz questions. Also included is  an extensive glossary with over 350 definitions.

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Selling for Success 3e

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)   English

Author(s): NSCC, Michelle Clement, Saylor

Editor(s): Di Best, Deirdre Evans, Jules Fauteux

Subject(s): Sales and marketing, , Business strategy, Business and Management, Sales and marketing management

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 25/08/2023

The Power of Selling focuses on forming and nurturing long term relationships in a sales context. A 7-step model is used.

This new 2023 edition replaces The Power of Selling 2e.
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NSCC College 101 2e

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike)  22 H5P Activities    English (Canada)

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College, KPU Learning Centres

Editor(s): Leah Sameoto, Andrea Stewart

Subject(s): Study and learning skills: general

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 15/08/2023

2023 Revised Edition.

Welcome to college! Wherever you are in your journey, you find yourself in a learning environment that is different from one you have experienced before.

A good foundation for college is learning how to learn. By taking the time to read this book and work through the exercises included, you’re investing in the skills that will support you in all of your classes and future learning.

Successful students share a set of skills and habits in common. These skills are not a secret; anyone can learn the skills that support successful learning. By taking some time to learn proven study strategies, you’ll be able to reach your learning goals, and avoid pitfalls that can take you off-track.

Who is this book for?

This book focuses on the skills you’ll need to be successful in undergraduate courses or other adult education classes. If you are:

  • new to college studies
  • returning to college after some time away
  • a mature student
  • an international student
  • or a continuing student who wants to improve their current skills and strategies.

This book is meant to support you in your journey.

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Beginning Excel

CC BY (Attribution)   English

Author(s): Barbara Lave, Diane Shingledecker, Julie Romey, Noreen Brown, Mary Schatz

Subject(s): Spreadsheet software, , Business studies: general

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 27/07/2023

This Beginning Excel textbook is intended for use in a one-term introductory spreadsheet course for all majors taught at two-year colleges. The basics of Excel, as they apply to the professional workplace, are introduced, including spreadsheet design, data entry, formulas, functions, charts, tables, and multi-sheet use.

Contact Diane Shingledecker (dshingle@pcc.edu) for inquiries about accompanying online quizzes, tests, What’s Wrong with this Spreadsheet critical thinking exercises, midterm, and final projects that currently reside in a Desire2Learn online course shell.