Companion materials vary in their perceived value. A number of instructors design or arrange packaged companion materials that are intended as an integral part of the required course materials. In other cases companion materials may be pre-packaged with the textbook with or without the instructor's or bookstore's knowledge.
In both cases students will have difficulty utilizing used book markets and will generally avoid purchasing materials without a strong endorsement from the instructor. Please indicate if companion materials are Required, Recommended or Not Necessary.
This is an estimate of the number of students who will attend your course.
Many publishers issue new textbook editions every 18 months to three years. Regardless of the book carried in the Bookstore, students often take advantage of secondary book markets, such as eBay, therefore, students sometimes arrive at class with a mixture of editions. Please indicate if the new edition of the textbook is required so we can help communicate to your students that the new edition of the text is the only acceptable course reference to be used for your class.
This is a text order for use in your course. The contents of the book should be complementary to your course, even though the use of the book is not essential to the success of your students.
This is a text order for use in your course. A required textbook is essential to the success of your students. Students should be encouraged to fully utilize the required textbook to ensure success in the course.
This is the date by which to submit your textbook orders to the Bookstore to ensure accuracy and availability of the book, as well as provide ample time to source cost-saving used books for students. Summer 2007 orders are due March 30, 2007. Fall 2007 orders are due by April 13, 2007.