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ANT 2033
Biological Anthropology
- Cultural Anthropology WikibooksThis textbook aims to provide an introduction to the field of cultural anthropology. The initial chapters introduce the concept of culture and review the historical, theoretical and methodological influences on the field. Chapters four through twelve discuss the major domains of the study of culture; symbolism, communication, ritual, production, healing, rights, reproduction, kinship, conflict and globalization. These chapters provide ethnographic examples (both etic and emic perspectives) and case studies to support the central concepts in each chapter. Additional case studies are available via the Anthrobase website and others can be developed in wikibook format and integrated through links in this book.
Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology by Beth Shook, Katie Nelson, Kelsie Aguilera and Lara Braff
Publication Date: 2020This project emerged from a dream to create a world-class biological anthropology introductory textbook that is 100% open and free. Motivated to eliminate the need for students to purchase costly textbooks, this textbook offers a no-cost option that is high-quality and adaptive.
Our team of managing editors consists of committed anthropology educators from all over the nation. We’re all members of the Society for Anthropology in the Community Colleges (SACC) and were emboldened by SACC’s success with Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology, the first OER cultural anthropology textbook of its kind. Our aim was to replicate the success of Perspectives in the field of biological anthropology.Introduction to Human Osteology by Roberta Hall, Oregon State University Kenneth Beals, Oregon State University Holm Neumann Georg Neumann, Indiana University Gwyn Madden, Grand Valley State University
Publication Date: 2010This text was designed for use in the human osteology laboratory classroom. Bones are described to aid in identification of skeletonized remains in either an archaeological or forensic anthropology setting. Basic techniques for siding, aging, sexing, and stature estimation are described. Both images of bone and drawings are included which may be used for study purposes outside of the classroom. The text represents work that has been developed over more than 30 years by its various authors and is meant to present students with the basic analytical tools for the study of human osteology.Introduction to Paleoanthropology by Wikibooks
Publication Date: 2019Introduces the field of physical anthropology; Physical anthropology: study of human biology, nonhuman primates, and hominid fossil record; Places paleoanthropology within overall context of anthropological studies (along with cultural anthropology, linguistics, and archeology); Focus on physical anthropology and be oriented toward understanding of the natural and cultural factors involved in the evolution of the first hominids.
- Biological Anthropology Lab ActivitiesThe 10 laboratory activities in this manual cover the standard laboratory assignments: bone and bone feature identification; Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium; living primate identification and lifestyles; bone interpretation; and lessons studying the skulls of the current known hominid ancestral forms
- Free Online Anthropology Videos and Video Clips"A list of online videos and video clips for anthropology or cross cultural classes. These can be used for online classes, hybrids, classroom presentations, or outside assignments."
BIO 1404 & 1414
Biosciences I & II
Anatomy and Physiology by James A. Wise; Mark Womble; Kelly A. Young; OpenStax College Staff; J. Gordon Betts; Peter DeSaix; Eddie Johnson; Jody E. Johnson; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Brandon Poe
ISBN: 1938168135Publication Date: 2020-02-04A dynamic textbook for the yearlong Human Anatomy and Physiology course taught at most two- and four-year colleges and universities to students majoring in nursing and allied health. A&P is 29 chapters of pedagogically effective learning content, organized by body system, and written at an audience-appropriate level.Biology by OpenStax College
ISBN: 1938168097Publication Date: 2020-02-08Biology is grounded in an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today's instructors and students, some topics have been condensed and combined; for example, phylogenetic trees are presented in the various ways they are currently being developed by scholars, so instructors can adapt their teaching to the approach that works best in their classroom. The book also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand--and apply--key conceptsConcepts of Biology by Samantha Fowler; Rebecca Roush; James Wise
ISBN: 1938168119Publication Date: 2020-02-06Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology.General Biology II by Lisa Bartee; Christine Anderson
Publication Date: 2016BI102: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics is intended for one term of the introductory biology course for non-science majors taught at many two- and four-year colleges. The concepts of genetics, as they apply to the study of life, are introduced, including the principles of inheritance, genetics, and gene regulation.Unfolding the Mystery of Life: Biology Lab Manual for Non-Science Majors by Ellen Genovesi, Laura Blinderman, Patrick Natale
Publication Date: 2019This laboratory manual is intended for use in a biology laboratory course taken by non-science majors, pre-biology, and pre-allied health majors.
Laboratory exercises provide students with experience in basic laboratory skills, gathering and organizing data, measuring and calculating, hypothesis testing, analysis of data, writing, and laboratory safety. The skill sets are designed to promote the development of critical thought and analysis. Students work with living and preserved specimens, and laboratory reagents and equipment.
- Biology Courses from Lumen LearningAnatomy and Physiology I and II, Biology I and II, and a Biology II Lab.
- The Biology ProjectThe Biology Project offers problem sets and tutorials and include topics, such as; cell biology, chemicals and human health, developmental biology, human biology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. This site also connects you to other resources related to topics.The Biology Project is an interactive online resource for learning biology, developed at The University of Arizona. The Biology Project is fun, richly illustrated, and tested on 1000s of students. It has been designed for biology students at the college level, but is useful for high school students, medical students, physicians, science writers, and all types of interested people.
- Introduction to BiologyThis introductory course/textbook defines biology and its relationship to other sciences. We examine the overarching theories of life from biological research and also explore the fundamental concepts and principles of the study of living organisms and their interaction with the environment.
- OpenStax Instructor Resources Anatomy & PhysiologyIncludes a getting started guide, sample syllabus language, instructor solution guide, supplemental test items, PowerPoint slides, iBooks comp copy, assessment bank, and more. Must register for faculty login to access.
- OpenStax Instructor Resources BiologyIncludes a getting started guide, sample syllabus language, instructor solution guide, supplemental test items, Powerpoint slides, iBooks comp copy assessment bank, and more. Must register for a faculty login to access.
- Saylor Biology CourseThis resource provides course learning outcomes, biology curriculum, and lecture videos embedded in the site. You can browse through the materials and pick and choose what you can apply to your course.The Saylor Foundation is a non-profit organization, pushing the open education movement forward and creating greater access to Open Educational Resources (OER). Saylor.org features over 200 free, self-paced, automated courses.
- Healthcare and MedicineA wonderful video compilation of healthcare and medicine topics: Lungs, The heart, and influenza are few posted. (YouTube)
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive LecturesHere you will find videos, animation, lectures, virtual labs, and other useful resources in Neuroscience. Videos range from 25 seconds to 7 minutes.The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a nonprofit medical research organization that ranks as one of the nation’s largest philanthropies. HHMI plays a prominent role in advancing biomedical research and science education in the United States.
- Saylor Biology CourseThis resource provides course learning outcomes, biology curriculum, and lecture videos embedded in the site. You can browse through the materials and pick and choose what you can apply to your course.The Saylor Foundation is a non-profit organization, pushing the open education movement forward and creating greater access to Open Educational Resources (OER). Saylor.org features over 200 free, self-paced, automated courses.
- Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) This link opens in a new windowJournal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) Peer reviewed video journals devoted to the publication of biological, medical, chemical and physical research in a video format. JoVE takes advantage of video technology to capture and transmit the multiple facets and intricacies of life science research. UTSA subscribes to all of the JoVE Video Journal sections as well as JoVE Science Education library.
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I
Anatomy and Physiology by James A. Wise; Mark Womble; Kelly A. Young; OpenStax College Staff; J. Gordon Betts; Peter DeSaix; Eddie Johnson; Jody E. Johnson; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Brandon Poe
ISBN: 1938168135Publication Date: 2020-02-04A dynamic textbook for the yearlong Human Anatomy and Physiology course taught at most two- and four-year colleges and universities to students majoring in nursing and allied health. A&P is 29 chapters of pedagogically effective learning content, organized by body system, and written at an audience-appropriate level.Biology by OpenStax College
ISBN: 1938168097Publication Date: 2020-02-08Biology is grounded in an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today's instructors and students, some topics have been condensed and combined; for example, phylogenetic trees are presented in the various ways they are currently being developed by scholars, so instructors can adapt their teaching to the approach that works best in their classroom. The book also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand--and apply--key conceptsConcepts of Biology by Samantha Fowler; Rebecca Roush; James Wise
ISBN: 1938168119Publication Date: 2020-02-06Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology.General Biology II by Lisa Bartee; Christine Anderson
Publication Date: 2016BI102: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics is intended for one term of the introductory biology course for non-science majors taught at many two- and four-year colleges. The concepts of genetics, as they apply to the study of life, are introduced, including the principles of inheritance, genetics, and gene regulation.
- Biology Course Carnegie MellonThis online course comes from the Open Learning Initiative (OLI) by Carnegie Mellon. This "course is built around six Key Concepts that provide unifying explanations for how and why structures are formed and processes occur throughout your study of biology. Because it is not possible to cover the breadth of modern molecular biology in one semester, an understanding of these Key Concepts will provide a basis for extension of your knowledge to biological systems beyond the specifics covered in this course. One of the major goals of the course therefore is for you to not only learn the definitions of the concepts but also learn to recognize when they are operating the process being studied.
- Biology Courses from Lumen LearningAnatomy and Physiology I and II, Biology I and II, and a Biology II Lab.
- OpenStax Instructor Resources Anatomy & PhysiologyIncludes a getting started guide, sample syllabus language, instructor solution guide, supplemental test items, PowerPoint slides, iBooks comp copy, assessment bank, and more. Must register for faculty login to access.
- OpenStax Instructor Resources BiologyIncludes a getting started guide, sample syllabus language, instructor solution guide, supplemental test items, Powerpoint slides, iBooks comp copy assessment bank, and more. Must register for a faculty login to access.
- OpenStax Instructor Resources Concepts of BiologyIncludes a getting started guide, sample syllabus language, instructor solution guide, supplemental test items, Powerpoint slides, iBooks comp copy assessment bank, and more. Must register for a faculty login to access.
- Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) This link opens in a new windowJournal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) Peer reviewed video journals devoted to the publication of biological, medical, chemical and physical research in a video format. JoVE takes advantage of video technology to capture and transmit the multiple facets and intricacies of life science research. UTSA subscribes to all of the JoVE Video Journal sections as well as JoVE Science Education library.