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Available 2014

College Physics
First Edition ©2014
ISBN-10: 1-4641-3562-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-4641-3562-0

College Physics, Volume 1
(Chapters 1-15)
First Edition ©2014
ISBN-10: 0-7167-9791-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-9791-3

College Physics, Volume 2
(Chapters 16-28)
First Edition ©2014
ISBN-10: 1-4641-0201-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-4641-0201-1

College Physics, Loose Leaf:
First Edition ©2014
ISBN-10: 1-4641-3561-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-4641-2561-3

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Authors

Roger Freedman
University of California, Santa Barbara

Todd Ruskell
Colorado School of Mines

Philip R. Kesten
Santa Clara University

David L. Tauck
Santa Clara University

College Physics, 1e, brings physics to life through a unique approach to the algebra-level introductory physics course. Its winning combination of annotated art, carefully integrated life sciences applications, and strong problem solving and conceptual understanding pedagogy makes this the best text available for helping students master the physics they need to know for their future careers.

Using innovative visual cues to break down physics concepts and sequences in numbered equations and figures, College Physics leads students to develop the crucial conceptual understanding they need to be successful in the course.

Carefully crafted to support students new to college-level physics, pedagogical features (chapter goals, Take-Home Messages, Got the Concept?, Watch Out!) guide students to becoming adept problem-solvers.

By incorporating a rigorous presentation of the fundamentals of algebra-based introductory physics with formative physiology, biomedical, and life science topics, students learn to connect physics to living systems. The ultimate goal is for students to have both a solid foundation in physics and to develop a deeper appreciation for why physics is important to their future work in the life sciences.

 

College Physics has seven distinguishing features:

innovative visual features Innovative visual features promote learning by breaking down numbered equations and figures to better explain physics concepts to students.   seamless blend A seamless blend of physics and biology is woven throughout the text.
Outcome-based objectives Outcome-based objectives clearly state goals for students at the beginning of each section within a chapter.   take-home Take-Home Messages at the end of each chapter summarize main points from the text.
problem-solving strategy A problem-solving strategy (Set Up, Solve, and Reflect) helps focus students developing problem-solving skills.   conceptual Conceptual questions (“Got the Concept?”) are built into the flow of the text.
common misconceptions Common misconceptions that often plague students are highlighted in Watch Out! statements