Have you ever considered using open education resources for your course? Not only does it save the students money, it can give you more flexible control over the content.
If you haven’t found the right resource – consider creating one! Contact the UVic Office of Scholarly Communication for guidance and support.
Here are some examples of resources available to you:
Key Concepts of Intermediate Level Math by Meizhong Wang, College of New Caledonia (CC-BY-NC-SA)
- This textbook, a product of the BCcampus OER Grant program, is a concise and understandable guide on intermediate level mathematics. It can be used by Adult Basic Education programs at colleges, students in community colleges, and others. Each topic, concept, term, and phrase, in this book, is clearly defined followed by examples.
Linear Algebra with Applications: Lyryx by W. Keith Nicholson, University of Calgary (CC-BY-NC-SA)
- After being traditionally published for many years Linear Algebra with Applications by W. Keith Nicholson is now released as an open educational resource and part of Lyryx with Open Texts! Overall, the aim of the text is to achieve a balance among computational skills, theory, and applications of linear algebra. It is a relatively advanced introduction to the ideas and techniques of linear algebra targeted for science and engineering students who need to understand not only how to use these methods but also gain insight into why they work. The contents have enough flexibility to present a traditional introduction to the subject, or to allow for a more applied course.
