Re: [Phys-L] Survey of Physics

[Snow POP <larry.smith@snow.edu>]

Though it has some notable flaws, we are still using Hewitt’s “Conceptual Physics.” The students generally like it. Students can find the penultimate edition pretty cheap.

We’ve also used Kirkpatrick and Wheelers “Physics: A Worldview.”

Larry


> On Jul 24, 2020, at 9:49 AM, Timothy Folkerts via Phys-l <phys-l@mail.phys-l.org> wrote:
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> I am teaching a Survey of Physics class for the first time and I would love
> suggestions for a good textbook.  I have taught lots of physics and
> physical science, so I can build on that background. I would love something
> OER, but the Openstax books I am familiar with all seem to be at too high
> of a level.
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> Also, I would appreciate any key suggestions for topics or approaches that
> have worked for you for this sort of student in this sort of class.
>
> Tim Folkerts
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