BI 101 for LBCC iLearn Campus
The textbook for BI 101 has been customized specifically for this course. The content of the custom book was compiled from peer reviewed content that was written and developed for OpenStax College, a non-profit organization committed to improving student access to quality learning materials. OpenStax College creates free and openly licensed textbooks and is an initiative of Rice University.
There are several ways you can view the textbook.
- You can view the textbook directly in Canvas, using Scribd, the preview platform that allows you to view websites and downloadable files seamlessly within the course. In each module the assigned sections are linked directly in line within the module.
- For a larger view of the texbook, you can view it in a separate browser window directly through the external host website. To access the book this way, click here.
- You can download the book, or sections of the book, in the form of a pdf file, or as a an EPUB file. This type of file can be read on mobile devices and eReaders. To access download options, hover your mouse pointer over the download link that can be found at the top right hand side of the textbook website. To download the entire book, select EPUB under "Download collection as:" in the pull down menu that appears. To download that specific section (also called a module, but not to be confused with the course module) within the textbook, select either the PDF or EPUB option under "Download module as:"
Scribd works best when using Mozilla Firefox as your browser, but even so, the platform that hosts the textbook can be a little sluggish. So if you have trouble accessing the textbook, be patient. The page should load eventually, but it may take a couple of minutes. For help with persistent technical issues click here for more information.