| Phys104 textbook and learning resource options as of 5/5/08. | ||||
| Description | Source | Cost | ISBN | Notes |
| Physics, 3rd.-2006 (James Walker), new | UNC Student Stores | $ 166.80 | 9780131536319 | Guaranteed buyback |
| Physics, 3rd.-2006 (James Walker), used | UNC Student Stores | $ 122.00 | 9780131536319 | No online access to student resource site |
| Physics, 3rd.-2006 (James Walker), Int'l Student Edition | Ebay | $ 50.00 | Same content as U.S. edition, but softcover | |
| Physics, 2nd.-2003 (James Walker), used | Ebay | $ 25.00 | 9780131406513 | |
| Mastering Physics for Walker's Physics (2 yr access) | UNC Student Stores | $ 44.50 | 0136-157-726 | |
| Mastering Physics for Walker's Physics (2 yr access) | Mastering Physics | $ 44.50 | Full refund if not satisfied within 15 days. | |
| Physics, 3rd.-2006 (James Walker), ebook and MP (2 yr access) | Mastering Physics | $ 79.50 | Full refund if not satisfied within 15 days. | |
| Physics, 3rd.-2006 (James Walker), new, with M.P. | UNC Student Stores | $ 175.47 | 0136-138-969 | UNC Student Stores will not buy back |
| General notes: | ||||
| While Mastering Physics is not free, the cost for 2 years of unlimited access is about the same as 2 hours of private tutoring. | ||||
| The same textbook and Mastering Physics homework system will be used for Phys105 during the second summer session. | ||||