Open Educational Resources (OER)
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Open Educational Resources (OER) are educational materials offered at no cost, allowing anyone to freely use, share and build upon them. These resources include textbooks, videos, activities and more.
Students
Discover more about the courses that offer OER. Check with the instructor to make sure your course uses OER.
Find OER CoursesFaculty
Learn more about how your class can use OER. (intranet login required)
Explore Faculty OER ResourcesBenefits of OER
Owens students have saved over $3 million on textbooks by using OER in their classes.
OER offers many advantages for students, including:
- Saves Money: Access textbooks, videos, activities and other learning materials for free.
- Reduces Time Spent Searching: Quickly find affordable, high-quality resources.
- Supports Academic Success: Helps students earn higher grades, complete courses and graduate on time.
- Offers Immediate and Continuous Access: Materials are always available when you need them.
- Encourages Collaboration: Resources can be shared and adapted for learning communities.
Students: Choose Your Area of Interest
Search by subject area to see which classes offer OER. If your class is listed or you have questions, please contact your instructor or contact the Owens Library for more information.
While this list includes courses that use OER, not all sections may. Check with your instructor to confirm yours does.
- Arts
- Business
- English
- First-Year Experience
- History
- Humanities
- Math
- Media Influencer
- Social Science
- World Languages
Arts
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 100 | Fundamentals of Music | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MUS 101 | Music Appreciation | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MUS 102 | Survey of Jazz Styles | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MUS 103 | History of Popular Music | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MUS 105 | Music of World Cultures | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MUS 241 | Music Business II |
Textbook: Pay for Play: How the Music Industry Works, Where the Money Goes and Why OpenStax Textbook: Introduction to Intellectual Property Check with the instructor for more info. |
Business
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 232 | Case Apps in Entrepreneurship |
OpenStax Textbook: Entrepreneurship Check with the instructor for more info. |
| BUS 233 | Entrepreneurial Business Plan |
OpenStax Textbook: Entrepreneurship Check with the instructor for more info. |
| FNH 212 | Essentials of Supervision | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MAT 101 | Marketing | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MKT 225 | Sales Management | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
English
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 097 | Academic Literacy | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 111 | Composition I |
Textbook: SMART Resources Check with the instructor for more info. |
| ENG 111 P | Composition I Plus |
Textbook: SMART Resources Check with the instructor for more info. |
| ENG 112 | Composition II |
Textbook: SMART Resources Check with the instructor for more info. |
| ENG 120 | Business Communications | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 130 | Intro to Technical Comm | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 200 | Introduction to Literature | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 210 | Introduction to Fiction | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 220 | Introduction to Poetry | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 225 | Women in Literature | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 230 | Beginning Creative Writing | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 266 | American Literature I | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ENG 267 | American Literature II | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
First-Year Experience
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| IDS 103 | Prep for Educat & Professions | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| VCT 100 | Careers in Visual Technology | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
History
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 151 | World Civilization I | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| HIS 201 | Amer History I | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| HIS 270 | History of Women in America | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
Humanities
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| HON 101 | Critical Thinking Seminar | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| HON 201 | Interpretations Seminar | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| HUM 275 | World Religions | Professor Hazel’s class only. Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| PHL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| PHL 102 | Principles of Ethics | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| PHL 103 | Introduction to Logic | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| PHL 250 | Medical Ethics | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| PPC 200 | Intro to Popular Culture | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| SPE 100 | Intro to Human Communication | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| SPE 101 | Public Speaking | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| SPE 102 | Interpersonal Communication | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| SPE 110 | Intro to Mass Media | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| SPE 210 | Small Group Communication | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
Math
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 091 | Elementary Algebra | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MTH 096 | Intermediate Algebra | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MTH 122 | Math for Computing | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MTH 133 | Quantitative Reasoning | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. All sections of this course are OER with custom materials! |
| MTH 170 | College Algebra |
OpenStax textbook: Precalculus Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 170P | College Algebra Plus |
OpenStax textbook: College Algebra Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 173 | College Trigonometry |
OpenStax textbook: Precalculus Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 175 | Precalculus |
OpenStax textbook: Precalculus Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 178 | Business Calculus | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| MTH 180 | Calculus I |
OpenStax textbook: Calculus I Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 213 | Introductory Statistics |
OpenStax textbook: Introductory Statistics Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 232 | Calculus II |
OpenStax textbook: Calculus II Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 233 | Calculus III |
OpenStax textbook: Calculus III Check with the instructor for more info. |
| MTH 234 | Differential Equations |
Textbook: Elementary Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems Check with the instructor for more info. |
Media Influencer
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | Principles of Advertising | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| IDS 270 | Media Influencer Capstone | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
Social Science
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 200 | Cultural Anthropology |
Textbook: Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology Check with the instructor for more info. |
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics |
OpenStax Textbook: Principles of Economics Check with the instructor for more info. |
| ECO 201 | Microeconomics |
OpenStax Textbook: Principles of Microeconomics Check with the instructor for more info. |
| ECO 202 | Macroeconomics |
OpenStax Textbook: Principles of Macroeconomics Check with the instructor for more info. |
| GOV 100 | Intro to Comparative Politics | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| GOV 111 | American Government |
OpenStax Textbook: American Government Check with the instructor for more info. |
| GOV 205 | State and Local Government | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| GOV 207 | Contemporary Global Issues | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology |
OpenStax Textbook: Psychology Check with the instructor for more info. |
| PSY 215 | Social Psychology | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| PSY 220 | Abnormal Psychology |
Lumen Course: Abnormal Psychology Check with the instructor for more info. |
| PSY 260 | Life Span Psychology | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| SOC 101 | Sociology |
OpenStax Textbook: Introduction to Sociology Check with the instructor for more info. |
| SOC 201 | Social Problems |
Textbook: Social Problems: Continuity and Change Check with the instructor for more info. |
| SOC 220 | Multicultural Diversity in the US | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
World Languages
| Class Code | Class Name | OER Link |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 111 | Beginning Arabic I | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ARB 112 | Beginning Arabic II | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ASL 111 | Beginning American Sign Lang I | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ASL 112 | Beginning American Sign Lang II | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ASL 113 | Fingerspelling & Numerical Con | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ASL 211 | Int. American Sign Language I | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ASL 212 | Int. American Sign Language II | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ASL 213 | Receptive Skills in ASL | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
| ASL 214 | Practical Applications to ASL in the Workplace | Check with the instructor for the materials being used. |
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