Information on textbooks for
upcoming classes taught by Dr. Lederer:
Fall 2008 (texts and
ISBN #’s confirmed):
Physics 121 with intention of taking 122
& 123
Textbook:
College
Physics (with Mastering Physics, full book), 8th ed
(includes all 30 chapters)
Authors: Young and Geller
Bundled with
Mastering Physics
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN for bundle: 0805390707
Warning: If you buy this used, you will
probably have to buy Mastering Physics
separately, which cost an additional $44.50 in June 2008 – check their website
for updated cost. It’s included in new editions.
Physics 121 with no intention of
taking 122 or 123
Note: This includes
only chapters 1-16
Textbook:
College
Physics, (with Mastering Physics, Chap 1-16) 8th ed
(includes only chapters 1-16)
Authors: Young and Geller
Bundled with
Mastering Physics
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN for bundle: 0805392149
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Astr 103
Textbook:
The
Essential Cosmic Perspective with Mastering Astronomy, 4th edition
Authors: Bennett, Donahue,
Schneider, Voit
Bundled with
Mastering Astronomy
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN for bundle: 0321505689
Warning: If you buy this used, you will
probably have to buy Mastering
Astronomy separately, which cost an additional $27.00 in June 2008 (check
the Mastering Astronomy website for updated cost when purchased separately). It’s
included in new editions.
Absolutely REQUIRED:
Workbook:
Lecture
Tutorials in Introductory Astronomy, 2nd Ed
Authors: Prather, Slater, Adams,
Brissenden
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN: 0132392267
Winter 2009:
Physics 122
Same as “Phys
121 with intention of taking 122 & 123” above
Textbook:
College
Physics (with Mastering Physics, full book), 8th ed
(includes all 30 chapters)
Authors: Young and Geller
Bundled with
Mastering Physics
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN for bundle: 0805390707
Warning: If you buy this used, you will
probably have to buy Mastering Physics separately, which cost an additional $44.50
in June 2008. It’s included in new editions
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Astr 311: (text edition and ISBN unconfirmed):
Textbook:
Cosmic Perspective, The Solar System, 5th ed
(expected)
Authors: Bennett, Donahue,
Schneider, Voit
Bundled with
Mastering Astronomy
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN for bundle: check Pearson
Addison Wesley website
Absolutely REQUIRED:
Workbook:
Lecture
Tutorials in Introductory Astronomy, 2nd Ed
Authors: Prather, Slater, Adams,
Brissenden
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN: 0132392267
Spring 2009 (text
editions and ISBN unconfirmed):
Physics 123
Same as “Phys
121 with intention of taking 122 & 123” above
Textbook:
College
Physics (with Mastering Physics, full book), 8th ed
(includes all 30 chapters)
Authors: Young and Geller
Bundled with
Mastering Physics
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN for bundle: 0805390707
Warning: If you buy this used, you will
probably have to buy Mastering Physics separately, which cost an additional $44.50
in June 2008. It’s included in new editions
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NSCI 314: (text edition and ISBN unconfirmed):
Textbook:
Life in the Universe, 2nd ed (possibly
bundled with Mastering Astronomy)
Authors: Bennett, Shostak
Potentially
Bundled with Mastering Astronomy
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN for bundle: check Pearson
Addison Wesley website or wait for update
Absolutely REQUIRED:
Workbook:
Life
in the Universe Activities Manual, 2nd ed.
Authors: Prather, Offerdahl,
Slater
Publisher:
Pearson Addison-Wesley
ISBN: 0805317120
Last updated: June 4, 2008