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Introduction to Climate Science

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Andreas Schmittner

Subject(s): Climate change, Climatology and climate modelling, Atmospheric physics, Oceanography (seas and oceans)

Institution(s): Oregon State University

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 23/03/2023

This book describes how Earth's climate is changing, how it has been changing in the recent geological past and how it may change in the future. It covers the physical sciences that build the foundations of our current understanding of global climate change such as radiation, Earth's energy balance, the greenhouse effect and the carbon cycle. Both natural and human causes for climate change are discussed. Impacts of climate change on natural and human systems are summarized. Ethical and economical aspects of human-caused climate change and solutions are presented.

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A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Gita Cherian

Subject(s): Veterinary nutrition

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 22/03/2023

Based on over 20 years of teaching experience in animal nutrition, this study guide will enhance learning basic food animal nutritional principles.

In this introductory text, six fundamental nutrients, their structure, digestion, and metabolism are covered. A brief introduction to bioenergetics, feed additives, nutrient analysis, digestive organs and processes in monogastric and ruminant animals, and methods for assessing nutrient utilization are also included.

Each chapter is illustrated with a new terms box, key points, and review questions.

This study guide is an essential learning tool for undergraduate students majoring in animal sciences, veterinary medicine, or other related disciplines.

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Allied Health Microbiology

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

Author(s): OpenStax

Editor(s): Bruslind, Linda

Subject(s): Medical microbiology and virology

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 18/03/2023

Download for free at https://open.oregonstate.education/microbiology

Publication and on-going maintenance of this textbook is possible due to grant support from Oregon State University Ecampus.

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Zero to MATLAB

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Subject(s): Mathematical and statistical software

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 14/03/2023

For immediate access, this book may be downloaded in PDF format.

The original LaTeX files may be downloaded from the GitHub repository.

Human Nutrition

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

Subject(s): Dietetics and nutrition

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 14/03/2023

The CK-12 foundation defines a flexbook as a “free and open source textbook platform where one can build and edit collaborative textbooks.” The FNDH 400 (formerly the HN 400 flexbook, department changed its name from Human Nutrition to Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health) Flexbook fits this definition. Readers, in addition to having access online, can also download the OER as a digital or printable PDF and EPUB.

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Getting Organized

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) English

Author(s): Christy Anderson Brekken, Joe Hobson

Subject(s): Law: wills, probate, succession, inheritance

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 14/03/2023

The purpose of this guide is to provide foundational education for farm and ranch families on how to create a basic business succession and estate plan. In working with farm families, we have identified four fundamental goals for the farm succession planning process: (1) preserving family relationships, (2) strengthening the farm business, (3) protecting the owners and operators from business disruptions, and (4) minimizing the complexity and expense of succession and estate plans. With some basic knowledge, you will be educated consumers of legal and financial services, which may save you time and money as you consult with the attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who are key to creating a successful plan. This guide also gives you a starting point as you consider your alternatives and begin family discussions about the roles that each family member or nonfamily member may play in the future of the farm as a business.

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Exploring Physical Phenomena

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Author(s): Emily van Zee, Elizabeth Gire

Subject(s): Physics

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 14/03/2023

This course is intended for prospective and practicing elementary and middle school teachers. By exploring physical phenomena in class, you will learn science in ways in which you are expected to teach science in schools or in informal settings such as afterschool programs, youth group meetings, and museum workshops. This course also is appropriate for general science students and others interested in exploring some of the physical phenomena underlying global climate change.

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Applied Bioinformatics

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): David A. Hendrix

Subject(s): Computational biology / bioinformatics

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 14/03/2023

The current edition of the book may be downloaded from the Applied Bioinformatics site.

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Anatomy & Physiology

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) 656 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Lindsay M. Biga, Sierra Dawson, Amy Harwell, Robin Hopkins, Joel Kaufmann, Mike LeMaster, Philip Matern, Katie Morrison-Graham, Devon Quick, Jon Runyeon

Subject(s): Anatomy

Publisher: OpenStax/Oregon State University

Last updated: 14/03/2023

An adapted and revised edition of the OpenStax Anatomy & Physiology (https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology) with revised content and artwork, Open Oregon State, Oregon State University.

Nuclear Security

CC BY (Attribution) English

Subject(s): Security, safety and protection skills / professions

Publisher: Oregon State University

Last updated: 14/03/2023

The danger posed by nuclear weapons and fissile materials is ever present. The end of the Cold War and the significant reduction in the size of Russian and U.S. nuclear stockpiles did not change this fact of life. There are now nine states that possess nuclear weapons – the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, Israel, India, Pakistan, and North Korea – and the number of nuclear weapons in the world in 2019 is estimated to be almost 14,000. In addition, the production of highly-enriched uranium and plutonium continues in several places, while more than 440 civilian nuclear facilities around the world are in operation, posing their own particular risks. When one also considers that non-state actors constitute a significant global danger and the potential for nuclear terrorism, it is clear the need for nuclear security remains paramount. There is no other type of weapon that comes close to doing the level of damage that nuclear weapons can inflict.

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