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Quantitative Genetics for Plant Breeding book cover

Quantitative Genetics for Plant Breeding

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  1 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Walter Suza (Editor), Kendall Lamkey (Editor), William Beavis, Katherine Espinosa, Mark Newell, Anthony Assibi Mahama

Subject(s): Agronomy and crop production, Genetics (non-medical)

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 14/03/2024

This open textbook is intended to expose students to the application of quantitative genetic models to plant breeding populations. Specific topics include conducting and interpreting multi-environment trials, resource allocation using engineering principles, genetic modeling of quantitative traits, simulation modeling, variance, covariance and heritability, prediction, selection, and genetic gain.

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21st Century Queer Fashion Brands

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives)   English

Author(s): Kelly L. Reddy-Best, Dana Goodin, Kyra Streck

Subject(s): Cultural studies: dress and society

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 13/03/2024

The purpose of this project is to document the history of each brand using the oral history method. We conducted oral histories with 24 brands with questions ranging from their own personal histories to how and why they started the brand. We are interested in the lives of the individuals who founded the brands in addition to the entire story of each brand from idea development to today so that way these stories can be documented as an important part of fashion and retail history.

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Communication for College, Career, and Civic Life

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English

Author(s): Ryan McGeough, C. Kyle Rudick, Danielle Dick McGeough, Kathryn B. Golsan

Subject(s): Interpersonal communication and skills, Communication studies

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 12/03/2024

[This book is in pre-production with an anticipated Summer 2024 release]

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A Mixed Course-Based Research Approach to Human Physiology

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike)  7 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Karri Haen Whitmer

Subject(s): Physiology, Scientific research

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 27/02/2024

The Biology 256 Fundamentals of Human Physiology Laboratory course was designed to provide students with hands-on access to modern techniques in human physiological analyses using the course-based research pedagogical approach. In this course, students will learn how to perform literature searches; generate research questions and hypotheses; design experiments; collect, analyze, visualize and interpret data; and present scientific findings to others. The Biol 256L curriculum offers a high-impact human physiology experience that fosters the critical thinking skills required to be a successful citizen in a modern world filled with misinformation.

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Genetics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology

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Author(s): Walter Suza, Donald Lee

Subject(s): Genetic engineering, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 25/02/2024

This textbook provides an introduction to plant genetics and biotechnology for the advancement of agriculture. A clear and structured introduction to the topic for learners new to the field of genetics, the book includes: an introduction to the life cycle of the cell, DNA and how it relates to genes and chromosomes, DNA analysis, recombinant DNA, biotechnology, and transmission genetics.

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Human Reproduction: A Clinical Approach

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English

Author(s): Dr. Hala Bastawros, M.D

Subject(s): Human reproduction, growth and development

Institution(s): Iowa State University

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 19/02/2024

This book is designed to provide a deep understanding of the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, covering a both basic reproductive biology and clinical applications.

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Introduction to Soil Science

CC BY (Attribution)  43 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Amber Anderson

Subject(s): Soil science and management

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 11/02/2024

This textbook introduces readers to the basics of soil science, including: the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils; soil formation, classification, and global distribution; soil health, soils and humanity, and sustainable land management.

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Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in U.S. Society

CC BY (Attribution)  12 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Kelly L. Reddy-Best

Subject(s): Cultural studies: dress and society

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 08/02/2024

This book introduces topics about identity, dress, and the body. Through the content, readers explore how individuals and communities use dress as a way to communicate (i.e. “negotiate” in fashion studies) their various identities. There is heightened attention to social justice, power, privilege, and oppression. That is, the content focuses on the experiences of historically marginalized communities and the ways they navigate dress and dressing their bodies in different contexts. In the first part of the book, readers are introduced to concepts and theories related to fashion, clothing, dress, and/or accessories. In the second part, readers examine the role that fashion, clothing, dress, and/or accessories play in identity development for individuals in marginalized communities in the United States.

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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design

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Author(s): Jacqulyn A. Baughman

Subject(s): Mechanical engineering

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 03/01/2024

A collection of readings and exercises aligned with the course, ME 270, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design, at Iowa State University. This course provides an overview of mechanical engineering design with applications to thermal and mechanical systems, and an introduction to current design practices used in industry. As part of the course design, learners will complete a semester-long team project focused on addressing societal needs.

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Preparing to Publish

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Author(s): Sarah Huffman, Elena Cotos, Kimberly Becker

Subject(s): Research and information: general, Scientific research

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 24/12/2023

This book offers a wealth of instructional material on the topic of research article writing for publication and thesis or dissertation completion. The text provides graduate student writers with helpful information, strategies, and tips on navigating disciplinary writing in their fields and how to understand, dissect, and ultimately, construct their own research article. The text is organized according to a standard research article format, breaking down each section of the empirical research in a simple and straightforward manner to help graduate students build a quality, argument-driven manuscript as they write up their empirical study findings.