Introductory Biology | SimBio

Introductory Biology

SimBio + OpenStax = the breadth of a textbook with the advantages of active learning.

OpenStax Biology 2e is a fully vetted, open-source Intro Bio e-text. We enhanced the OpenStax chapters and integrated the e-text with our SimUText System. Combining SimBio’s inquiry-driven tutorial/labs with OpenStax Biology e-chapters is a cost effective way to provide your students with interactive tools to better understand challenging concepts while offering the breadth of a traditional textbook.

Customize a complete Intro Bio learning resource tailored to your needs by combining SimBio tutorial/labs with OpenStax e-chapters.

Intro Bio Tutorial/Labs Free Evaluation Software

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Build the perfect learning resource for your Intro Bio class:

Select from 29 SimBio intro-level tutorial/labs that explore important (but challenging!) concepts.
Select from 47 OpenStax Biology 2e chapters that cover a traditional Intro Bio curriculum.
Organize selected content and assign due dates in the SimUText System.
Auto-graded questions provide student assessment and accountability.
Can design for a single term or as a series for an entire year (contact us for details).

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OpenStax is FREE with four+ tutorials/labs:

SimBio Content	Cost/Student	OpenStax+
1-3 Tutorials/Labs	$6 each	+$6/student
4 Tutorials/Labs	$24	FREE
Unlimited* Tutorials/Labs	$49	FREE

*Unlimited = As many as you will assign in a single term. For multiple terms, contact us for pricing options.

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Oregon State University, Cascades

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Duke University

“I LOVE that every lab is based on a real study. I LOVE that all of the labs offer an open-ended inquiry. I LOVE that the labs gradually teach the concepts and build up a repertoire of data collection techniques. Thank you, for creating them.”

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Community College of Vermont

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— Student

Rochester Community and Technical College

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