<p>Is it better to buy our textbooks before we start class? We don't need books on the first day of class right? I've checked the list of books I need to buy and I'm afraid that I'll buy the wrong edition or something....</p>
<p>i don't think your supposed to buy all of them before you start classes.. because can't you drop/add them later any how?</p>
<p>you don't need to buy them before school starts but it is smarter to so you can choose the better "used" books if you want to get a cheaper price for them. Textbooks get quite expensive after a while.</p>
<p>Is there any way to ge the ISBN number?</p>
<p>I'm not really sure what is needed for Chem 1a</p>
<p>ankur, just go to bearfacts --> registration --> class schedule. and then near the bottom you'll see a link to "buy books." It'll take you to another page with the name and author, then just head over to half.com and buy your textbooks there. i think i saved AT LEAST 60% off the used price that berkeley was charging :)</p>
<p>I went to Barnes and Noble (<a href="http://www.bn.com%5B/url%5D">www.bn.com</a>) to get some books (my philosophy class requires a software + textbook package, and you can't get it used or else you won't be able to use the software or turn in assignments) and I saved a good amount being a member and all. Plus, I got free shipping and it comes in 3 business days.</p>