<p>For this year's CHE 210, the co-op says that the class REQUIRES "ENGINEERING W/EXCEL+MATLAB FOR ENGNRS", a book that even bigwords.com don't have in stock. And it's pricey: $129.60.</p>
<p>Now, the Co-op also lists two other books, marked as ALTERNATE:
1. ENGINEERING W/EXCEL ($72.00 new, bigwords have them much cheaper)
2. MATLAB FOR ENGINEERS ($72.00 new, bigwords have them much cheaper)</p>
<p>Now, what I understand is that the REQUIRED book is like a compilation of the two ALTERNATE books. So, which one out of these three should I buy?</p>
<p>“ENGINEERING W/EXCEL+MATLAB FOR ENGNRS” is basically a package deal where you get both books new for $130. More convenient as its found at the co-op, but more costly than other options.</p>
<p>Remember, it is MUCH cheaper to shop for these books separately at websites like bigwords.com or bestbookdeal.com. Also, I love these sites because they include shipping in the calculations. Just make sure the ISBN (its unique 10 or 13-digit number) of the book you’re looking at on these online marketplaces matches the ISBN of the book you need.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I’m going to buy the books separately from Amazon.com. They’re about $53 each (new) there.</p>
<p>^ ditto. Buy them separate. Too bad I already sold mines or else I would’ve sold you mines >:(</p>
<p>but word of advice. you don’t even use the book in the class … at all… it’s a complete waste of money</p>
<p>honestly, I’d wait and see if you really need them.</p>
<p>I didn’t open either of those books…ever… when I took the class. If you’ve ever done any sort of simple programming (java, c++) and you know the basics of excel, the class is a breeze.</p>
<p>@utche11: How is the professor for CHE 210?</p>
<p>he’s good. Swinnea? good guy. boring lecture especially at 8 A.M. but good and resourceful professor.</p>
<p>^ Thanks for the heads up.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. Gonna buy separate!</p>