Textbook lists (1 Viewer)

[absorber]

I understand how to use the database to find the books prescribed/recommended for each one of my courses...But is there an actual list they'd give you? I'm not sure, for example, if I should buy a recommended text in addition to the prescribed one

 

[Justina]

No, they're not going to give you an actual list.
You might get a copy of the course outline though, and that usually tells you which textbooks are required for the course.

I wouldn't buy the recommended texts - barely anyone does (and for good reason). Half the time you don't even use the prescribed text very much.

 

[calvintcq]

No, they're not going to give you an actual list.
You might get a copy of the course outline though, and that usually tells you which textbooks are required for the course.

I wouldn't buy the recommended texts - barely anyone does (and for good reason). Half the time you don't even use the prescribed text very much.

they give you the list in the first lecture?

 

[hollyy.]

at the bookshop you go to the counter (the one just before the ramp) tell them the code and theyll give you a receipt looking things stating the textbooks.

dont buy the recommended ones, just prescribed.

 

[Justina]

they give you the list in the first lecture?

It's not a list. Each subject MAY (not always) give you a little booklet that's sort of like the syllabus for the course - has all the info you need to know, including what books you need.

 

[whoisurdaddy]

Course outlines still not out for like 3/4 of my subjects :/

 

[absorber]

Thanks guys...Should I wait until after my first lectures to purchase the books?

 

[x.Exhaust.x]

Thanks guys...Should I wait until after my first lectures to purchase the books?

I heard that's the best idea according to a few UNSW people.

 

[tallkid34]

Buy prescribed textbooks only.

And as for tutorial work, buy them especially if they contain the questions you'll need to answer for each week.