CHEM 1030 Section 001/003 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kreiser Telephone: 401-825-2261 Email: rkreiser@ccri.edu Office Location: 3290 Purchasing Options: In The Bookstore 1. Chang chemistry full book w/connectplus ISBN 9780077595913 $250.50 2. Chang chemistry custom ch 112 w/connectplus ISBN 9780077684723 $120.00 Best option 3. Chang Connect plus 2 semester access code ISBN 9780077386610 $145.00 ONLINE PURCHASING OPTIONS: PURCHASE DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INSTRUCTORS CONNECT URL FOR THIS SECTION CONNECTPLUS – (e-book version) $108.75 •Available for purchase off of the course URL when you click to register for the class (use this option in lieu of getting a print textbook). •Please note, if you are considering purchasing the ebook you have the option of trying the ebook before you buy it by selecting the FREE TRIAL option in the directions below. CONNECT only option (no e-book) $49.99 • Use this option if you purchase a used book and/or a book outside of a package. 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