Your textbook for this course is Anatomy and Physiology 2e by Betts and colleagues, published by OpenStax at Rice University. It is peer-reviewed, covers everything we need for BIOL 304, and is available in several formats at no cost.
There is no access code. No publisher subscription. No new-edition churn. Use the format that works for you.
Format 01
Read online
Works in any browser on any device. No download, no account. Good if you want to look something up quickly or read on a phone between shifts.
Format 02
Download the PDF
Full textbook as one PDF. Good if your internet is spotty or you want to annotate in a PDF reader. Large file, so download once over Wi-Fi.
Format 03
EPUB for e-readers
Works with Kindle, iPad Books, and most e-reader apps. Good if you like to read on an e-ink screen or already study in Books or a Kindle workflow.
Format 04
Buy a print copy
If you prefer paper, OpenStax sells low-cost print copies at about at-cost pricing. You can also request one through many campus bookstores.