Materials Required

Exploring Geology

• Author: Reynolds, Johnson, Morin, & Carter

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

• Edition: 5e

• ISBN: 9781260139976

• Availability: On-line, Campus Bookstore

• Price: $147.75 in the bookstore or the eBook which is cheaper.

The book for this course is Exploring Geology, 5th Edition, by Reynolds and others, McGraw-Hill Publisher. The textbook will be used in conjunction with Connect (the publisher's website). You can access a digital version of the book in Connect. Your enrollment in this course gives you instant access to Connect, but the first time you use Connect you will need to set up a username and password, which you will use throughout the session.

You can request a loose leaf (three-hole punched) printed copy of the textbook from the publisher (for a small fee) that you can put into your won three-ring binder. This printed copy is completely optional. It takes about one week to be shipped to your address.

Always give yourself enough time to resolve technical issues that may arise. Work ahead of time so you can trouble-shoot any problems, get your questions answered and double check your submissions.

Regarding required course materials: If you are experiencing an unanticipated financial hardship and expect that it might interfere with your ability to secure a text for this class, please confidentially let your instructor know immediately. Limited scholarship funding through the VPSA's office may be available for textbooks and other daily living necessities. Please be sure to inform your instructor of the situation before the 2nd week of the semester, and/or schedule an appointment with Yvette Strickling (480.732.7310, or email yvette.strickling@cgc.edu ) in the office of The Vice President of Student Affairs.