Physical Geology

Physical Geology, Eleventh Edition, is the latest refinement of a classic introductory text that has helped countless students learn basic physical geology concepts for over 20 years. Students taking introductory physical geology to fulfill a science elective, as well as those contemplating a career in geology, will appreciate the accessible writing style and depth of coverage in Physical Geology. Hundreds of carefully rendered illustrations and accompanying photographs correlate perfectly with the chapter descriptions to help readers quickly grasp new geologic concepts. Numerous chapter learning tools and a rich Online Learning Center website further assist students in their study of physical geology. For professors, McGraw-Hill offers a complete supplement package consisting of slides, transparencies, computerized testbank, PowerPoint lectures, and digital images of every single piece of artwork and photograph in the text. These valuable supplements will make teaching easier and assist in fully conveying important concepts to students. McGraw-Hill is committed to adding considerable quality to each new edition of Physical Geology in the form of new and revised content, artwork, supplements, and media technology. Professors can adopt Physical Geology, Eleventh Edition, with confidence and count on the authors and McGraw-Hill to help them most effectively teach introductory physical geology.This new edition includes an updated art program that will not only aid in understanding, but also engage studentsĹź interest. Over 300 illustrations have been revised or created from scratch. Over 130 new photos have been added to provide the reader with significant detail to support the textual material. Several photos from previous editions have been retained for their subject matter, but have been electronically enhanced to improve focus and clarity. Outstanding art program by illustrator Cindy Shaw featuring accuracy in scale, realism, and aesthetic appeal driven by a panel of profesors, the authors, and illustrator including an intense weekend event.ĹźA GeologistĹźs ViewĹź pieces have been added. Seventeen photos in the text are accompanied by an illustration depicting how a geologist would view the scene. Students gain experience understanding how the trained eye of a geologist views a scene in order to understand the historical processes that have occurred that result in what they are seeing today.New Classroom Performance System and Questions - McGraw-Hill has partnered with eInstruction to provide the revolutionary Classroom Performance System (CPS) and to bring interactivity into the classroom. CPS is a wireless response system that gives the instructor and students immediate feedback from the entire class. The wireless response pads are essentially remotes that engage students and are easy to use. CPS allows you to motivate student preparation, interactivity, and active learning so you can receive immediate feedback and know what students understand. A text-specific set of questions, formatted for both CPS and PowerPoint, is available via download from the Instructor area of the Online Learning Center.