This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes - all at an affordable price. DIGITAL UPDATE available for Fall 2020 classes Mastering(TM) has been updated to provide new author-written content that helps students develop conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. For courses in introductory calculus-based physics. A research-driven approach to physics with a focus on qualitative reasoning Physics for Scientists and Engineers incorporates Physics Education Research and cognitive science best practices that encourage conceptual development, problem-solving skill acquisition, and visualization. Knight stresses qualitative reasoning through physics principles before formalizing physics mathematically, developing student problem-solving skills with a systematic, scaffolded approach. The text presents a finely-tuned, practical introduction to physics with problems that relate physics to everyday life and includes models, modeling, and advanced topics. Personalize learning with Mastering Physics By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, Mastering personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. 0134100093 / 9780134100098 PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, BOOKS A LA CARTE PLUS MASTERING PHYSICS WITH PEARSON ETEXT -- ACCESS CARD PACKAGE 4/e Package consists of: 0134092503 / 9780134092508 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics, Books a la Carte Edition 013406982X / 9780134069821 Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach 0134083164 / 9780134083162 Student's Workbook for Physics for Scie ntists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics About the Author: Randy Knight taught introductory physics for 32 years at Ohio State University and California Polytechnic University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Physics. Professor Knight received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Berkeley and was a post-doctoral fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics before joining the faculty at Ohio State University. It was at Ohio State that he began to learn about the research in physics education that, many years later, led to Five Easy Lessons: Strategies for Successful Physics Teaching and this book, as well as College Physics: A Strategic Approach, co-authored with Brian Jones and Stuart Field. Professor Knight's research interests are in the field of laser spectroscopy and environmental science. When he's not in front of a computer, you can find Randy hiking, sea kayaking, playing the piano, or spending time with his wife Sally and their six cats.