Foundations of Earth Science

Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tarbuck, Edward J.; Tasa, Dennis G.

ISBN 10: 0134287924 ISBN 13: 9780134287928

Verlag: Pearson College Div, 2016

Inhaltsangabe

For all introductory Earth Science courses.

 

Digital Content and Experiences Bring Earth Science To Life

Ideal for undergraduates with little or no science background,Foundations of Earth Science provides a student-friendly, highly visual, non-technical survey of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology.Foundations of Earth Science is thebrief, paperback version of the best-sellingEarth Science by Lutgens and Tarbuck, and designed for introductory courses in Earth science. The newEighth Edition facilitates active learning by incorporating learning objectives throughout each chapter to provide students with a structured learning path. The learning path is tied to chapter objectives, giving students opportunities to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section.

 

The Eighth Edition uses the BouncePages image recognition app (available at no charge on both iOS and Android stores) to connect students’ digital devices to the print textbook, enhancing their reading and learning experience. Lutgens/Tarbuck’s innovative SmartFigures feature has been expanded, adding new digital content viaProject Condor, Mobile Field Trips by Michael Collier, Animated Figures, and additional tutorial videos from Callan Bentley.This edition also includesMasteringGeology, the most complete, easy-to-use, engaging tutorial and assessment tool available.

 

Also Available with MasteringGeology™

MasteringGeology is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringGeology does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringGeology, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

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Reseña del editor

"Foundations of earth science, 7th edition, is a college-level text designed for an introductory course in earth science. It consists of seven units that emphasize broad and up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The book is intended to be a meaningful, nontechnical survey for undergraduate students with little background in science. Usually these students are taking an earth science class to meet a portion of their college or university'sgeneral requirements"--

Biografía del autor

Lutgens-Illinois Central College

Tarbuck-Illinois Central College

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Pearson College Div
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0134287924
• ISBN 13: 9780134287928
• Einband: Printed Access Code
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 528
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar