Catalog – University of Houston Open Educational Resources

Basic Notions of Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics for Natural Sciences

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

Author(s): Vassiliy Lubchenko

Subject(s): Physical chemistry

Last updated: 20/09/2023

This book is intended as a semester course on the basic notions of Thermodynamics, Thermochemistry, and Quantum Mechanics for students majoring in Science (other than Chemistry and Physics) and Mathematics. It is appropriate as an introductory text for Chemistry and Physics majors as well.

Information technology in hospitality

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

Author(s): Cristian Morosan, PhD

Subject(s): E-commerce: business aspects, Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects

Institution(s): University of Houston

Last updated: 31/08/2023

This textbook is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the fundamental concepts of information technologies within the context of hospitality and tourism organizations. Taking a strategic approach, it offers a robust foundation in the key principles that comprise the information technology landscape in the hospitality sector. This resource is tailored for both first-year students and those who haven't yet explored advanced courses in information technology and its applications in the realm of hospitality.

Business Computer Information Systems

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 31 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Emese Felvegi, Barbara Lave, Diane Shingledecker, Julie Romey, Noreen Brown, Mary Schatz, OpenStax, Saylor Academy, University of Minnesota Libraries, Robert McCarn

Editor(s): Emese Felvegi, Robert McCarn

Subject(s): Business and Management

Publisher: University of Houston Libraries

Last updated: 28/08/2023

Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 23 H5P Activities English

Author(s): OpenStax

Editor(s): Barbara Carlin, Marina Sebastijanovic

Last updated: 08/08/2023

The Story of Earth: An Observational Guide 2e

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Author(s): Daniel Hauptvogel, Virginia Sisson

Subject(s): Historical geology and palaeogeology, Earth sciences, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere

Last updated: 08/08/2023

This is the second edition of our open-access lab manual for a historical geology lab released for the Fall 2023 semester. It focuses on student observations. We have uploaded this book to Lulu Press so that you may have them print a copy for you. The cost is $21.63 plus shipping. We believe in free access to educational materials, therefore we collect no revenue from Lulu. The price you pay is simply the cost Lulu charges to print the materials for you. You can also download a printable PDF version to print on your own.
Do you plan on using the lab manual? Have any questions, comments, suggestions, or notice an error? Please fill out our contact form and let us know!

The Story of Earth: An Observational Guide

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

Author(s): Daniel Hauptvogel, Virginia Sisson

Subject(s): Historical geology and palaeogeology, Earth sciences, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere

Last updated: 20/07/2023

The 2nd edition is now available!

This is an open-access lab manual for a historical geology lab focused on student observations. The print version is not longer available for this edition; please see the 2nd edition.
Do you plan on using the lab manual? Have any questions, comments, suggestions, or notice an error? Please fill out our contact form and let us know!

CHIN 3343: Chinese Popular Culture Terms, Vol. 1

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Dr. Li's Chinese Popular Culture Class, Spring 2023

Editor(s): Melody Yunzi Li, Katherine Carter

Subject(s): Cultural studies, Popular culture, China

Institution(s): University of Houston

Publisher: University of Houston Libraries

Last updated: 18/07/2023

This student-authored dictionary of Chinese popular culture covers the major figures, celebrities, genres, fashion, and more in China. From movie stars to trendy terms, this dictionary provides up-to-date definitions of popular culture terms. This first volume of this dictionary will be followed by subsequent volumes in the years to come. This compilation will serve as a useful, up-to-date dictionary for students and those who are interested in Chinese popular culture.

CHIN/WCL 3342: Tales of East Asian Cities

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Author(s): Dr. Li's Tales of East Asian Cities Class, Fall 2022

Editor(s): Melody Yunzi Li, Katherine Carter, Ariana Santiago

Subject(s): Cultural studies, East Asia, Far East

Publisher: University of Houston Libraries

Last updated: 07/02/2023

Latin American History and Culture

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) Spanish

Author(s): Anadeli Bencomo

Subject(s): Historia de América

Last updated: 10/10/2022

Making “Meaning”: Precolumbian Archaeology, Art History, and the Legacy of Terence Grieder

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

Author(s): James Farmer, Rex Koontz

Editor(s): James Farmer, Rex Koontz

Subject(s): History of art, History of art, Material culture, Altiplano / Andean plateau, Pre-Columbian styles, Theory of art, Ceramics, mosaic and glass: artworks, Paintings and painting, Murals and wall paintings, Textile artworks, Archaeology, Archaeology by period / region, Archaeological sites, Guatemala, Mexico, Chichen Itza, Amazonas region, Indigenous religions, spiritual beliefs and mythologies of the Americas, Teotihuacan, Uto-Aztecan languages

Publisher: University of Houston Libraries

Last updated: 02/03/2022

The book examines the work of Terence Grieder, an early pre-Columbian art historian of wide-ranging interests and often provocative stances. His students and other intellectual descendants discuss his major ideas through examples drawn from their own work. The work of those he mentored is in the end the most important testament to his continuing influence in the field.