Technology, Engineering & Math
OER as a system relies on attribution and mindful licensing to thrive. Not all resources on this page are fully free or OER, but do fit within a larger textbook affordability strategy. Creative commons licensing defines boundaries and permissions for Reusing, Revising, Retaining, Redistributing, & Remixing OER content.
For more information about Creative Commons and quick reference to license definitions see the Creative Commons page.
Library-Licensed Content
Contact a librarian to see what eBooks we might already own on your subject area.
We can also locate streaming videos and articles to supplement any material you might already have.
You can also try building a Reading List using SmartSearch Educational Resources: SSER
Mixed Bag
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My Open MathProvides free problem sets for practice. Almost ten textbooks already designed for courses.
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OER Commons Mathematics and Statistics SearchA search for all levels.
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American Institute of Mathematics: Approved Open Textbooks ListOver 15 open textbooks covering different levels of calculus, algebra, and statistics.
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Scottsdale (AZ) Community College Math BlogFree links and pre-developed courses usedNational Science Digital LibraryProvides a robust search to limit by activity type, media format, and age level.PLOS OneMore advanced, specific science resources that are open and could be used in a classroom setting.AMSER: Applied Math and Science Educational RepositoryFunded by the NSF and organized by large LC headings.The Chem CollectiveCreated by a group of faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon to help those teaching/ learning Chemistry.Scitable by Nature EducationA free science library and personal learning tool. Currently concentrates on genetics and cell biology.
Open Textbooks
Supplementary Materials
Developmental math materials
Florida OrangeGrove - Higher Education, engineering & technology
Skills Commons - assignments and other materials for the trades
PhET - Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.
Khan Academy - Electrical Engineering
Khan Academy - Algebra ICCBC Technology, Engineering, and Math Courses Using OER
| All AVMT | Aviation Management | Check with instructor for materials being used |
| MATH 081 | Pre-Algebra | Textbook |
| MATH 082 |
Introductory Algebra |
Textbook |
| MATH 083 | Intermediate Algebra | Textbook |
| MATH 125 | Finite Mathematics and Modeling | Textbook |
| MATH 135 | Applied Algebra and Trigonometry | Check with instructor for materials being used |
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MATH 153 |
Introduction to Statistical Methods | Check with instructor for materials being used |
| MATH 163 | College Algebra | Textbook |
| MATH 165 | Pre-calculus | Check with instructor for materials being used |
| CSIT 121 | Web Standards | Check with instructor for materials being used |
| CSIT 142 | Introduction to MIS | Check with instructor for materials being used |
Contact your School Representative on the OER/Affordable Textbook Committee for more information on who is using OER in your Pathway:
School of Math and Science: Jesse Kiefner
School of Technology, Art, and Design: Nancy Bogage, Michele Clements, Paulette Comet