Introductory Physics: Building Understanding Version 1.1 - Hardcover

Touger, Jerold

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471940003 ISBN 13: 9780471940005

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

∗ Active learning exercises integrated throughout: Case Studies, Stop & Think, On–the–Spot Activities, etc.
∗ Numerous worked–out examples, many of which have expanded, interactive web versions in which students may participate.
∗ Emphasis on conceptual understanding as the key to quantitative problem solving.
∗ Careful attention to use of language, story line, visual imagery, and active reflection as means to student understanding.
∗ Text supported by extensive author–developed web–based interactive exercises.
∗ WileyPLUS
∗ Student–friendly illustrations and design.
∗ End–of–chapter problem sets that evaluate both qualitative and quantitative understanding.

About this title

Synopsis

This title features active learning exercises that are integrated throughout: Case studies, Stop & Think, On-the-Spot Activities, etc. It also contains numerous worked-out examples, many of which have expanded, interactive web versions in which students may participate. The book emphasises on conceptual understanding as the key to quantitative problem solving; and, presents careful attention to use of language, story line, visual imagery, and active reflection as means to student understanding. The text is supported by extensive author-developed web-based interactive exercises. It offers WileyPLUS Student-friendly illustrations and design. It also contains end-of-chapter problem sets that evaluate both qualitative and quantitative understanding.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471940003
• ISBN 13: 9780471940005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 904