Applications And Investigations In Earth Science - Softcover

Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Pinzke, Kenneth G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131497545 ISBN 13: 9780131497542

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2005

Synopsis

For the introductory Earth science lab course. Although designed to accompany Tarbuck and Lutgens' Earth Science and Foundations of Earth Science , this manual could be used for any Earth Science lab course, in conjunction with any text. This versatile and adaptable collection of introductory-level laboratory experiences goes beyond traditional offerings to examine the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences. Widely praised for its concise coverage and dynamic illustrations by Dennis Tasa, the text contains twenty-two step-by-step exercises that reinforce major topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A comprehensive collection of college-level laboratory exercises that examine the basic principles and concepts of introductory earth science. Class tested exercises develop hypotheses based on observation, and make comparisons with experimental data. An Instructor's Manual is available.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefits: This laboratory manual provides a comprehensive, versatile, and adaptable collection of 22 self-contained laboratory exercises that examine the basic principles and concepts of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Key Topics: The exercises help the reader achieve scientific literacy while developing observational, critical reasoning, and problem solving skills.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0131497545
• ISBN 13: 9780131497542
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 326
• Illustrator: Tasa Dennis