I also have used Reynolds for two years now and it is a great
fit for non-geologist and geologist alike (I have mixed classes). I am astounded
by what my students have produced using their concept sketch process in
conjunction with the text.
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Suzanne M (Suki) Smaglik
Professor, Chemistry & Geology
Central Wyoming College
2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY 82501
307-855-2146 (office); 307-855-2090 (Fax)
http://web.mac.com/sukismaglik/CWC
"She who laughs, lasts."
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From: Van Norden, Wendy
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Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 4:07 PM
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Subject: Re: Conceptually-based geology text
I have been using the Reynolds book for 2 years now and I am
very happy with it.
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From: Frank Granshaw <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 14:24:50 -0600
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Conceptually-based geology text
Peter...
I noticed that one of the other responders listed the
Reynolds and others book. I did a review on one of their chapters and am
seriously contemplating using it for our one term geology survey.
Cheers
Frank G.
Frank D. Granshaw
Earth Science Instructor
Portland Community College
Sylvania Campus
Portland, OR
503-977-8236
On Jun 8, 2010, at 12:58 PM, Cormas, Peter wrote:
Hi
everyone,
I
was curious if anyone could recommend a conceptually-based geology text for a
physical geology class for non-science majors. I’m currently using
Marshak (Essentials of Geology 3rd Ed),
but find it to be more of a collection of geological facts than a conceptual
approach to the discipline. I’m not looking for something watered down,
but a text that presents information as dynamic themes (e.g. rock cycle, plate
tectonics, etc) or events/processes (e.g. a study of the eruption of Mt St
Helens, Wegener’s scientific reasoning towards theory formation). Any
suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Pete
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Peter
C. Cormas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Science Education
Elementary/Special Education
Providence
College
Providence,
RI 02918