The required textbook for this course is Essential Earth Second Edition by Thomas H. Jordan and John Grotzinger (©2012, W.H. Freeman & Company) WELCOME TO GEOLOGY and GEOLOGYPORTAL!

What is GeologyPortal? GeologyPortal is a one-stop learning solution that combines the most powerful eBook with extensive online study resources, optional course management, and optional online assignments. How will it help you? Utilize the Personalized Study Plan, Interactive Quizzes, Animated Tutorials,Videos, and more, to guide you through the material. All designed to give you the most complete learning experience. GEOLOGYPORTAL

GEOLOGYPORTAL

GEOLOGYPORTAL: EBOOK The GeologyPortal contains the eBook, which is: The complete textbook – every word, figure, table from your version of the book. Offers the ability to take notes, highlight, and print. Resources such as interactive quizzes, animated tutorials, videos, and more. Convenient access to your textbook from any Internet connection – no more carrying around those heavy books!

GEOLOGYPORTAL EBOOK The eBook content matches the print book exactly.

If your textbook was packaged with an GeologyPortal access code, you can redeem it at the site: 1.Click “register.” 2.Fill out the information and you’re ready to go. * Be sure to hold on to the access card until you redeem it.

If you would like to purchase the access, you can do so at the site: 1.Click “purchase.” 2.Enter your school Zip code 3.Choose a user name and password. Fill out the remaining info and you’re ready to go. * Be sure to remember your username and password

Whether you need technical help working with our eBook, accessing GeologyPortal (e.g. forgot your username or password), or are interested in purchasing any of our media options, support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (800) NEED SUPPORT?