Catalog – Open Oregon Educational Resources

MHCC Biology 112: Biology for Health Professions

CC BY (Attribution) 135 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Dr. Lisa Bartee, Jack Brook

Subject(s): Biology, life sciences

Last updated: 2026-02-11

Biology textbook based on the OpenStax biology book.

Introduction to Human Sexuality

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

Author(s): Ericka Goerling, PhD, Emerson Wolfe, MS

Subject(s): Psychology, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Psychology of gender, Psychology: sexual behaviour

Institution(s): Portland Community College

Publication date: 2024-09-24

Last updated: 2026-02-11

This is an introductory human sexuality textbook.

Synthesis

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 47 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Timothy Krause

Subject(s): Language learning: writing skills, Research methods / methodology, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation

Publication date: 2022-03-31

Last updated: 2026-02-11

This writing course for advanced students of ESOL offers an integrated approach to metacognition and critical thinking skills, research and source evaluation skills, standard composition and grammar skills, and academic vocabulary skills.

Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 68 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Alice Callahan, PhD, Heather Leonard, PhD, RDN, Tamberly Powell, MS, RDN

Subject(s): Dietetics and nutrition, Cultural studies: food and society, Public health and preventive medicine, Personal and public health / health education, Family and health, Fitness and diet

Institution(s): Lane Community College

Publication date: 2022-08-07

Last updated: 2026-02-08

This book is designed as an Open Education Resource (OER) for introductory nutrition courses and has been adopted for use in high schools and colleges. Topics covered include basic nutrition and metabolism, information literacy, body weight and health, nutrition across life stages, dietary supplements, an in-depth look at each of the macronutrients, and major functions of vitamins and minerals. The second edition of Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application was released in August 2022. The second edition includes a fully revised Unit 7 (Body Weight and Health) and minor revisions to Unit 10 (Nutrition and Physical Activity). In June 2023, Unit 2 (Nutrition Science and Information Literacy) was significantly updated along with the ancillary materials for Unit 2. The remainder of the OER and the accompanying ancillary materials are the same as the first edition, originally published in December 2020. Order a print copy.

TPW: Technical & Professional Writing

CC BY (Attribution) 18 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Will Fleming

Subject(s): Writing and editing guides

Institution(s): Linn-Benton Community College

Publisher: Linn-Benton Community College

Publication date: 2023-09-01

Last updated: 2026-02-06

An open textbook that gives students an overview of the kinds of writing they’ll be expected to do in upper-level college courses, the workplace, and beyond. The book covers the main elements of technical communication and provides students opportunities to put those elements into practice. It explores how writers locate, create, and deliver technical information. This course and this textbook will provide you instruction and practice in writing documents commonly used in the workplace, such as emails, memos, and letters, as well as employment documents, such as resumes and cover letters. You will also learn about writing descriptions, summaries, instructions, proposals, and various technical reports. You will learn about the importance of audience and purpose in technical communication, how to choose a format and style appropriate for your specific audience and purpose, and how to work collaboratively.

Technical Writing for Technicians

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Will Fleming

Subject(s): Language learning: writing skills

Publisher: Linn-Benton Community College

Last updated: 2026-02-06

Technical Writing for Technicians covers the processes and fundamentals required for successful workplace writing. The textbook focuses on documents commonly written by technicians, such as: emails, descriptions, customer intake documents, project closeout documentation, bad news messages, instructions, summaries, accident reports, and employment docs (resumes and cover letters).

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Educational Learning Theories

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

Author(s): Sam May-Varas, Ed.D., Jennifer Margolis, PhD, Tanya Mead, MA

Subject(s): Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy

Institution(s): Portland Community College

Publication date: 2023-04-28

Last updated: 2026-02-05

This remixed Open Educational Resource textbook provides an exploration of educational learning theories. The chapters include a scenario that center the learning theories on student experiences.

Intercultural Communication for the Community College (Second Edition)

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

Author(s): Karen Krumrey

Subject(s): Interpersonal communication and skills

Publication date: 2022-09-19

Last updated: 2026-02-05

Foundations of Education: A Collective Reimagining

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

Author(s): Lisa AbuAssaly George, Dr. Kanoe Bunney, Ceci De Valdenebro, Tanya Mead

Editor(s): Jennifer Margolis

Subject(s): Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy

Last updated: 2026-02-05

This dynamic and equity-focused Open Educational Resource serves as a multifaceted textbook for Foundations of Education courses in post secondary institutions. Order a print copy.

Oregon’s History: People of the Northwest in the Land of Eden

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Athanasios Michaels

Editor(s): Kaitlin Hakanson

Subject(s): History of other geographical groupings and regions or specific cultures / societies / groups / peoples

Last updated: 2026-02-04

This “open textbook” is a social and cultural history of the people of Oregon representing powerful figures from the dominant Euro-American culture, the marginalized and oppressed, and social and political reformers who shaped the historical legacy of the state. It is a story of the diverse array of immigrants who helped build the state and strengthen it. The title is a recollection of the racial fantasies that European-American settlers created in their expansionist vision of the West and the state of Oregon. Initially the Oregon Territory was built on intolerance and racial exclusivity, but eventually Oregon embraces its diversity, but not without struggle and heartache. Our journey through the past starts with an essential question, “Who are the people of Oregon?”