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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Introduction to Sociology Lumen/OpenStax book cover

Introduction to Sociology Lumen/OpenStax

CC BY (Attribution)   English

Author(s): Lumen Learning, OpenStax

Subject(s): Sociology

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 16/05/2024

Learn how the core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories of sociology help explain how simple, everyday human actions and interactions can change the world. This is an open textbook. Digital versions are free.
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NSCC Communication @ Work

CC BY (Attribution)  72 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Jordan Smith, Adapted by Judy Munro

Subject(s): Business communication and presentation, Writing and editing guides

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 14/05/2024

Adapted for use at NSCC. Communication @ Work is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that are necessary to succeed in the modern workplace.
NSCC Concepts of Biology I BIOL 1046 book cover

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: 13/05/2024

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.
Principles of Microeconomics book cover

Principles of Microeconomics

CC BY (Attribution)   English (Canada)

Author(s): Emma Hutchinson, OpenStax

Subject(s): Microeconomics,

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 07/05/2024

This book is an adaptation of Principles of Microeconomics originally published by OpenStax. This adapted version has been reorganized into eight topics and expanded to include over 200 multiple choice questions, examples, eight case studies including questions and solutions, and over 200 editable figures.
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NSCC Project Management

CC BY (Attribution)   English (Canada)

Author(s): Florence Daddey, Adrienne Watt

Subject(s): Project management

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 07/05/2024

This book covers the basics of project management.
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NSCC Business Math

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  67 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): André Davey, Ute Fiedler, Suzanne MIlner, Paul Rudderham, Manal Saleh, Jean-Paul Olivier

Subject(s): Business mathematics and systems

Institution(s): Red River College Polytechnic, Nova Scotia Community College, Conestoga College

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 06/05/2024

Business math is the study of mathematics required by the field of business.
1, 2, 3 Write! book cover

1, 2, 3 Write!

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  15 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Gay Monteverde

Subject(s): Language learning: writing skills

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 03/05/2024

1, 2, 3 Write! provides step-by-step instruction to build college writing skills. It combines comprehensive grammar and mechanics review with sentence, paragraph and essay writing techniques and practice. Links to example essays from professional and student writers demonstrate the skills studied and provide reading and critical thinking opportunities.

Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education book cover

Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

CC BY (Attribution)  32 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Jennifer Paris

Subject(s): Early childhood care and education

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 02/05/2024

Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomesfor children.
Building and Supporting Professional Relationships in Early Childhood Education book cover

Building and Supporting Professional Relationships in Early Childhood Education

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  1 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): May MacKenzie, Barbie McCuaig

Subject(s): Early childhood care and education

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 29/04/2024

NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students book cover

NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students

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

Author(s): NSCC Student Services

Subject(s): Landlord and tenant law, Counselling and care of students, Student life

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 25/04/2024

This resource guide is for all NSCC students who want to gain knowledge and skills for Living in Nova Scotia. This guide contains information relevant to all campuses with the primary goal of educating students in:
* how to search for housing,
* being successful tenants,
* and understanding how to be safe in their local and campus communities.

All NSCC Students who complete this guide can take a short quiz and receive a digital statement of completion.