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Free Library Textbooks

Did you know that there are several STEM course textbooks available on loan through the 91传媒 Library? Save $$$ by borrowing your textbook for free from the Library for the entire semester. You can view the full listing of available textbooks .

Currently the library has textbooks available for the following STEM courses:

  • ARE/DFT-24:  Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2002; Architecture:  Residential Drafting & Design; Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Fusion 360
  • BIO-50A & 50B:  Human Anatomy & Physiology (Marieb & Hoehn 11 edition)
  • CHE-1A & 1B:  Chemistry:  A Molecular Approach (Tro 5 edition)
  • CHE-12A & 12B:  Organic Chemistry (Wade & Simek 9 edition)
  • ELE-73:  Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems (5 edition)
  • ENE/DFT-21:  Exploring Drafting
  • ENE/DFT-30:  AutoCAD 2022 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals (Shih)
  • ENE/DFT-42:  SOLIDWORKS 2021 Basic Tools (Tran)
  • ENE-52:  Exploring Drafting (Walker, Mathis, Scribner 12 edition)
  • MAN-73:  Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems
  • MAT-1A, 1B & 1C:  Calculus Early Transcendentals (Stewart 8 edition)
  • PHY-4A/4B/4C:  University Physics with Modern Physics (Young 14 edition)

Free Access to Electronic Textbooks

  • Connect with a  for help finding access to free eBooks.
  •  - Browse a variety of disciplines for textbooks and Learning Modules.
  •  - browse by subject
  •  - well organized collection of 149 open access textbooks

Free Online STEM Resources

Anatomy & Biology

  • - free anatomy and physiology videos and resources
  •  - free biology videos and resources
  •  - list of 50+ websites and Apps to learn human anatomy and physiology online
  •  - view the cell cycle
  •  - free biology video lessons, exercises, and quizzes
  •  - free access to MIT anatomy and physiology courses and materials
  •  - free access to MIT biology courses and materials
  •  - for biology
  •  - free biology and medical images
  •  - explains discoveries at the frontier of medical research through accurate and entertaining 3D animation
  •  - list of 50+ websites and Apps to learn human anatomy and physiology online

Astronomy

Chemistry

  • - free chemistry videos and resources
  •  - free chemistry video lessons, exercises, and quizzes
  •  - free access to MIT chemistry courses and materials
  •  - all the molecular shapes in a simulator

Environmental Science

  • - free environmental science videos and resources

 Engineering

  •  - free electrical engineering video lessons, exercises, and quizzes
  •  - free access to MIT engineering courses and materials

 Math

  •  - online graphing tool
  •  - free video lessons, exercises, and quizzes for statistics, algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra
  •  - software tool designed to write and edit math equations as easily as possible by acting as your personal math notepad where you can write down your quick and informal calculations.
  •  - free access to MIT math courses and materials
  •  - for math
  • - free statistics and graphing resources

 Organic Chemistry

  •  - free organic chemistry video lessons, exercises, and quizzes

Physics

  • - free physics videos and resources

  •  - free physics video lessons, exercises, and quizzes

  •  - free access to MIT physics courses and materials

  •  - for physics

Sketching Software

  •  - free high quality digital drawing software
  •  - digital whiteboard designed for stylus use

Engineering

 

Nursing

 

RCC Traditional ADN Program (Non-Advanced Placement)

  • Who it's for: Students without prior nursing education or licensure (i.e., new to nursing).
  • Entry point: Begins in Semester 1 of the ADN program.
  • Coursework: Requires completion of all four semesters of the nursing curriculum.
  • Admission: Based on a multi-criteria point system including GPA, TEAS score, prerequisites, and life experiences .
  • Testing: Requires the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with a minimum score of 62%.
  • Outcome: Leads to eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN upon completion of the full ADN program.

RCC Advanced Placement Program

  • Who it's for:
  • Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
  • Military-trained healthcare personnel
  • Nursing students transferring from other RN programs
  • Entry point: Students may enter the ADN program at Semester 3, effectively skipping the first year of RN coursework.
  • Pathways include:
  1. LVN to RN (Full ADN Track): Complete prerequisites and then enter into Semester 3.
  2. LVN 30-Unit Option: A non-degree path allowing LVNs to qualify for NCLEX-RN with approximately 30 units of nursing coursework鈥�does not lead to an ADN degree and may restrict RN licensing in other states.
  3. Military/Transfer Applicants: Assessed for placement based on coursework and clinical experience equivalency.
  • Testing: Requires HESI Advanced Placement exam for placement and ranking.
  • Additional Requirements:
  • Documentation of licensure, coursework, syllabi, and transcripts.
  • Possible completion of nursing transition courses (e.g., RN-18 and RN-19).
  • Outcome: Faster path to NCLEX-RN and ADN degree (except 30-unit option, which grants eligibility for NCLEX-RN but not the ADN).

Summary of Key Differences

Feature

Traditional ADN

Advanced Placement

Entry Point

Semester 1

Semester 3 (mostly)

Target Audience

New nursing students

LVNs, Military Medics, Transfer Students

Degree Earned

ADN

ADN or eligibility only (30-unit option)

Admission Test

TEAS (鈮� 62%)

HESI Advanced Placement

Required Background

None

LVN license or prior nursing training

Special Options

N/A

LVN 30-unit non-degree path

 

Learn more by attending a and send follow-up questions to Steven Purdy.

Alternative Nursing Pathways

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A-BSN)

For: students with a Bachelor's degree in any field who have completed the necessary prerequisites, students who want to explore the field of nursing as a RN.

Length: full-time, typically 12 to 24 months

An  prepares students to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure while obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. These programs are full-time and intensive programs. Students will build on prior undergraduate coursework while also gaining valuable experience through lectures, labs, and clinical training.

California A-BSN Programs

The following programs are located in California. The approximate length of the program is noted after institution's name.

  •  24 months
  • : 15 months
  • : 15 months
  • : 24 months
  • : 17 months
  • : 15 months
  • : 30 months
  • : 12 months
  • : 22 months
  • : 12 months
  • : 15 months

Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

For: students with a Bachelor's degree in any field who have completed the necessary prerequisites, students interested in advanced practice and who know which nursing specialty they want to practice in.

Length: Full or part-time, 2-3 years

Entry-level Master of Science in Nursing degrees are designed for students who already possess a bachelor's degree or higher in a discipline other than nursing. Alternate names for Entry-level Masters include Direct-Entry MSN, Accelerated MSN, and Masters Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP). Students complete their baccalaureate-level content and initial RN licensure within the first year of the program before moving onto a specialized track for their Masters-level content. These fast-paced programs provide a challenging environment for students that have already proven their ability to succeed in post-secondary studies.

California Nursing Schools (Entry Level Master's)

Pre-Med

Other Health Professions

Find pre-requisite info, required tests, professional association, and list of California schools that offer the following programs: