Textbook Requirements: Academic Year 2021-22

Welcome to the official textbook resource page for the 2021-22 academic session. This list has been curated to provide students and faculty with the required reading materials across various disciplines. Please ensure that you obtain the correct editions as specified below to align with the curriculum updates implemented for this academic year.

Undergraduate Core Curriculum

Subject	Title	Author	Edition
Mathematics	Calculus: Early Transcendentals	James Stewart	9th Edition
Physics	Fundamentals of Physics	Halliday & Resnick	11th Edition
Chemistry	Chemistry: The Central Science	Brown, LeMay, et al.	14th Edition
English Literature	Introduction to Fiction	X.J. Kennedy	13th Edition

Humanities and Social Sciences

For students enrolled in the humanities track, the following texts are mandatory for the Fall and Spring semesters:

• World History: "The Earth and Its Peoples" by Bulliet et al. (7th Edition).
• Sociology: "Sociology: A Brief Introduction" by Richard T. Schaefer (13th Edition).
• Economics: "Principles of Economics" by Gregory Mankiw (9th Edition).

Important Notes for Students

Please note the following guidelines regarding your textbook purchases:

• Digital vs. Print: Most titles are available in both digital and physical formats. Students are permitted to use either, provided the content matches the specified edition.
• Used Copies: If purchasing used books, verify that all supplementary access codes (such as those for online homework platforms) are included and unused.
• Library Availability: A limited number of copies for each textbook are placed on reserve in the campus library for 2-hour checkout periods.

Contact Information

If you encounter any issues locating a specific text or require clarification regarding ISBN numbers, please reach out to the department office directly or visit the campus bookstore help desk during standard operating hours.