Publisher's Synopsis
This pack contains 1 copy of The Cosmic Perspective + 1 copy of Skygazer v5.0 CD ROM + 1 printed access card to Mastering Astronomy with eText.
Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective, Seventh Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. The text provides a wealth of features that enhance student skill-building, including new group work exercises that engage students in active learning, helping them retain concepts longer and build communication skills for the future. The Seventh Edition has also been fully updated to include the latest astronomical observations, results from recent space missions, and new theoretical developments that inform our understanding of the early universe.
Mastering Astronomy is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to improve results by helping students quickly master concepts. Students benefit from self-paced tutorials, featuring specific wrong-answer feedback, hints, and a wide variety of educationally effective content to keep them engaged and on track. Robust diagnostics and unrivalled gradebook reporting allow instructors to pinpoint the weaknesses and misconceptions of a student or class to provide timely intervention.
Mastering Astronomy is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.
The duration of access to Mastering Astronomy is set by your instructor for your specific unit of study.
