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Online Course-Related Tools and Resouces
Overview
A careful Web search will turn up many academic tools and resources from highly regarded colleges and universities all over the world. Don’t be shy about using them. Below is a compilation of course-related material from around the Web for use by Colorado State University students.
Just remember, the resources on these sites were designed for specific courses at other universities, and may be slightly different than the content in your courses at CSU.
When studying, always cross-reference these and other web resources with your own class materials, notes and textbooks. If in doubt about the usefulness of a web resource, ask your professor.
Major Source Directories
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology – A free publication of MIT course materials reflecting almost all the undergraduate and graduate subjects taught at MIT. Major subjects listed in sidebar.
- Khan Academy – Over 3,200 videos. From arithmetic to physics, from finance to history, Khan Academy has hundreds of skills to practice what you want, when you want and, all at your own pace.
- UNM Center for Academic and Program Support – a directory of online learning and teaching materials.
Subject Specific Resources
Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide – Songs and other creative study ideas.
- Physiology – Acronyms and mnemonic phrases by which to remember physiology terms.
- Anatomy and Physiology – Lecture notes, Practice exams, Lab practiocals, etc.
Biochemistry
- Molecular Visualization Freeware – From the National Science Foundation.
- The Biology Project – Chemistry of Life problem sets and tutorials.
- Wiley – Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry.
- Biochemstry Resources – Tools for learning and teaching biochemistry.
Chemistry
- ChemTube3D – Interactive 3D animations for some of the most important organic reactions covered during an undergraduate degree.
- Organic Chemistry Info – Introductory to advanced organic chemistry content.
- UNM Center for Academic and Program Support – Videos, equations, diagrams, and more.
- Master Organic Chemistry – Study advice.
- Science Prof Online – Science education resources for students and teachers.
Genetics
- Quizlet – Genetics Vocabulary Study Guide
- Emporia State University Practice Exams – General Genetics.
- Mendelian Genetics – Mendels first law of genetics.
Physics
- UNM Center for Academic and Program Support – Physics videos, tutorials, and more.
- HyperPhysics – Online tutorials on a wide range of topics, including modern physics and astronomy.
- WolframAlpha – Computational Knowledge Engine. Type in complex equations from homework, and see the steps to integrate, differentiate, and solve.
- Texas A&M Physics Department – Top study tips with examples.
Art History
CSU Art History Writing Guidelines– How to write an Art History paper at CSU
Biology
- UNM Center for Academic and Program Support – Interactive animations, videos, and more.
- Butte College – Study tips for biology tests.
- The Biology Project – Problem sets and tutorials.
- Science Prof Online – Science education resource for students and teachers.
Economics
- HowToStudy.org – Tips on studying and writing for economics.
- American Economic Association –Find information on career options in economics, graduate school options, and more.
- The Economist–Comprehensive economics glossary and relevant articles.
- Macroeconomics Student Resource Center – Help for students in macroeconomics.
Math
- UNM Center for Academic and Program Support – Includes 36 resource links.
- HyperMath – Applied mathamatics examples and applications.
- Calculus.org – Resources for the calculus student.
- WikiHow – How to take derivatives in calculus.
- The Math Forum – Resources and Tools for all kinds of math classes.
- Exploring Multivaribale Calculus – Dynamic Visualuaization Tools for Multivaribale Calculus
- URI Math Department – Flash and Math Applets
- Mathlets – JAVA Applets for Math Applications
- Merlot – Dozens of websites and applications for all math courses.
Spanish
- Study Spanish.com – Free Spanish verb drills, vocabulary, and pronunciation tutorials.
- Learn Spanish – The Two-Column Technique – Tips for learning Spanish and studying vocabulary.
- HowToStudy.org – How to study and write for Foreign Language courses.