Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology - Softcover

American Geological Institute, AGI

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130116300 ISBN 13: 9780130116307

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

For majors and non-majors in undergraduate lab courses for Introductory Geology and Physical Geology.

The best-selling lab manual for undergraduate lab courses in Physical Geology or Introductory Geology, for majors and non-majors. With contributions from more than 120 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, and an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, this user-friendly laboratory manual focuses students on the basic principles of geology and their applications to everyday life in terms of natural resources, natural hazards, and human risks. This edition pushes the frontiers of geologic education even further with the inclusion of four new computer-based labs.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard M. Busch is a Professor of Geology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He holds degrees in geology from Franklin & Marshall College (A.B.), Temple University (M.A.), and University of Pittsburgh (PhD) and has published scholarly work in both geology and geoscience education. For the past 30 years he has been teaching geology to undergraduate majors and non-majors. For the past 22 years he has been teaching classes on science teaching methods for majors in elementary and secondary education. He also has work experience as a hydrogeologist, museum educator, and consultant on stratigraphy and science education. His work as Editor of the AGI-NAGT Lab Manual in Physical Geology spans eight editions over 22 years, during which time he has also been involved in the in the development of K-16 textbooks and ancillary products. 

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130116300
• ISBN 13: 9780130116307
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 285