Summer Textbooks

 All Summer 2025 Courses

CourseCourse NameInstructor Last Name Textbook NameAuthorEditionISBNNotes
AT 45400 (1 of 2)Human Factors in AviationReevesHuman Factors in AviationSalas and Maurino2nd Edition9780123745187 
AT 45400 (2 of 2)Human Factors in AviationReevesAPA Manual 2022: Write with Clarity, Precision, and Inclusion 7th Edition9781433832178Required for all AT courses. No need to purchase again if you've already acquired it.
CNIT 38000Advanced Analysis & DesignCasnerSystems Analysis and Design: An object-oriented approach with UMLDennis, Alan, Barbara Haley Wixom & David Teagarden6th Edition, 20209781119561217 
COM 32000Small Group Communication (OC)SylvesterCommunicating in Small GroupsBeebe12th Edition9780135712160Students can rent or purchase the e-text from the publisher, Pearson; The 12th edition is required.
ECET 30201Introduction to Industrial ControlsLucasAll materials will be provided in Brightspace    
ECON 21000Principles of Economics (BSS)BewleyPrinciples of EconomicsFrank, Bernanke, Antonovics,and Heffetz8th Edition9781260932898 
ENGL 42100Technical WritingSearfossTechnical CommunicationMike Markel and Stuart Selber13th Edition9781319245009 
IET 21400Intro to Supply Chain ManagementMaleyMastering the Supply ChainWeenk, Page, London2019 E-book to be delivered as part of simulation access purchase available in Brightspace.
IET 33400Economic Analysis for Technology SystemsSchafferEngineering EconomyBlank & Tarquin8th Edition9780073523439 
MA 15800PrecalculusScheibPrecalculus, from OpenStax. See Notes. 2nd Edition The instructor will give students access to the free online version of the textbook.  From that link, students can also download a free PDF copy of the book or order a print copy from Amazon.
MA 16010Applied Calculus IScheibCalculus, Volume 1, from OpenStax. See Notes   The instructor will give students access to the free online version of the textbook.  From that link, students can also download a free PDF copy of the book or order a print copy from Amazon.
MET 10200 (1 of 2)Production Design & SpecificationSunEngineering Drawing & DesignMadsen, D. A. & Madsen, D. P.5th Edition, 20129781111309572 
MET 10200 (2 of 2)Production Design and SpecificationSunShop Reference for Students and ApprenticesHoffman, E. G.2nd Edition, 20009780831130794 
MET 11100Applied StaticsVianEngineering Mechanics: Statics 14thHibbeler, Russell 9780133918922 
MET 28400Introduction to Industrial ControlsLucasAll materials will be provided in Brightspace    
MET 30200 (1 of 2)CAD in the EnterpriseSunSolid Professor license   https://accounts.solidprofessor.com/student-store/school
MET 30200 (2 of 2)CAD in the EnterpriseSunEngineering Drawing & Design (optional)Madsen, D. A. & Madsen, D. P.5th Edition, 2012 

Optional Textbook

Delmar Cengage Learning

MET 41100Introduction to the Finite Element MethodGanIntroduction to Finite Element Analysis Using Solidworks. See NotesShih, Randy H  

Use the version which applies best to the software version you will be using:

2024 version: https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Introduction-Finite-Element-Analysis-…

2025 version: https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Introduction-Finite-Element-Analysis-…

MET 45100Manufacturing Quality ControlBlowersEssentials of Quality with Cases & Experimental ExercisesSower, Victor E. 9780470509593 
OLS 34600Critical Thinking and EthicsOchsBusiness Ethics: Decision Making for Personal Integrity & Social ResponsibilityHartman, DesJardins & MacDonald2023ISBN:  9781265322724

Lafayette students only. 

Students do not need McGraw Hill Connect.

OLS 38800Leadership Through TeamsMcCartA Systems Approach to Small Group InteractionTubbs, Stewart L9th Edition007-313566-6The 10th and 11th editions will also work.  The book didn't change substantially. Students are encouraged to purchase a used version of the 9th edition if they can, but if they find the used versions of the 10th and 11th version to be less expensive, they can purchase those instead.
OLS 47700Conflict ManagementOchsConflict Survival Kit: Tools for Resolving Conflict at WorkGriffith, D. B., & Goodwin, C.2nd Edition, 2013013-274105-9Lafayette students only.
SCLA 10200 (1 of 3)Critical Thinking & Communication IISheltonOf Mice and MenSteinbeck, John 9780142000670 
SCLA 10200 (2 of 3)Critical Thinking & Communication IISheltonThe Bedford Anthology of American Literature: Volume 2: 1865 to the PresentBelasco, Susan, and Johnson, Linck2nd Edition9780312678692 
SCLA 10200 (3 of 3)Critical Thinking & Communication IISheltonThe Art of Communication: Improving your Fundamental Communication SkillsFujishin, Randy3rd Edition9781442266230 
STAT 30100Elementary Statistical MethodsHeikingIntroduction to the Practice of StatisticsMoore, McCabe & Craig10th Edition9781319377656Should be an eBook.
TECH 33000Technology and the Global SocietySummersNone required. All materials will be included in Brightspace at no additional cost.    
TLI 11200Foundations of Organizational Leadership MaleyOrganizational Behavior: Bridging Science and Practice. See NotesBauer, T., & Erdogan, B.4th EditionN/AThis e-book can be ordered through FlatWorld website. Student link: https://students.flatworldknowledge.com/engage/courses/2612482
TLI 15200Business Principles for Organizational LeadershipBarnettUnderstanding Business: The Core; with ConnectWilliam Nickels and James McHugh and Susan McHugh3rd Edition9781266729645 or 9781264547401ISBN: 978-1266729645 (Connect version) or 978-1264547401 (Connect + Loose-Leaf), Order from McGraw Hill website, www.mheducation.com.  
TLI 21300Project ManagementMaleyA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 7th Edition9781628256642