Mechanisms and Logic in Human Physiology

Author(s): Erik P. Silldorff, Gerald D. Robinson

Mechanisms and Logic in Human Physiology is a next-gen learning resource, adapting to a variety of pedagogical strategies as well as strongly promoting higher order thinking, the ultimate goal of 21st century pre-clinical education. Physiology - a study of complex systems in motion - requires a deep...

Algebra for Calculus: A Guided Inquiry

Author(s): The POGIL Project, Catherine Bénéteau, Zdenka Guadarrama, Jill E. Guerra, Laurie Lenz, Andrei Straumanis

These guided activities were written because much research has shown that more learning takes place when the student is actively engaged and when ideas and concepts are developed by the student, rather than being presented by an authority - a textbook or an instructor. The activities presented are s...

Introduction to Agricultural Sales

Author(s): Anthony Delmond

Agriculture is the earliest and most essential enterprise for humankind. Sales professionals furnish the glue that holds the agricultural system together. Introduction to Agricultural Sales provides students with a strong foundational knowledge of sales relationships, agricultural marketing, and the...

Calculus I: A Guided Inquiry

Author(s): The POGIL Project, Andrei Straumanis, Catherine Bénéteau, Zdenka Guadarrama, Jill E. Guerra, Laurie Lenz

Students learn when they are activity engaged and thinking in class. The activities in this book are the primary classroom materials for teaching Calculus 1, using the POGIL method. Each activity leads students to discovery of the key concepts by having them analyze data and make inferences.  The re...

Essentials of Exercise Science

Author(s): Daniel Paul Heil

The undergraduate academic field of Exercise Science is one that focuses broadly on the roles of physical activity, exercise, and sport on human health and wellbeing throughout the lifespan. While the field of Exercise Science has existed in some form since the 1970’s, there is continuing need for n...

Nutrition and Metabolism

Author(s): Urvashi Mulasi, Wendy Buchan

Nutrition & Metabolism is a turn-key online course package that studies the structures, types and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. In addition, it examines the biological roles of vitamins and minerals. To help students to apply concepts learned to real life scenarios, they are give...

Exercise Biomechanics: Solutions for Today and Tomorrow's World

Author(s): John Lawler

Exercise Biomechanics is a dynamic and expanding field that integrates mechanics, anatomy, physiology, cell biology, and sports medicine and orthopedics in the study of how the body responds to the surrounding mechanical environment. Research and application in exercise biomechanics range from gait ...

Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics & Kinetics: A Guided Inquiry

Author(s): The POGIL Project, Tricia D. Shepherd, Sean Garrett-Roe, Alexander Grushow, Rick Moog

Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics & Kinetics: A Guided Inquiry was developed to facilitate more student-centered classroom instruction of physical chemistry using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL). These activities guide students through a wide variety of topics found in a typical...

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

Author(s): The POGIL Project, Suzanne M. Ruder

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) is a method of instruction where each student takes an active role in the classroom. The activities contained in this collection are specially designed guided inquiry activities intended for the student to complete during class while working with a sm...

Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy: A Guided Inquiry

Author(s): The POGIL Project, Tricia D. Shepherd, Alexander Grushow

Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy: A Guided Inquiry was developed to facilitate more student-centered classroom instruction of physical chemistry using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL). The activities guide students through a wide variety of topics found in a typical undergraduate qua...