Summer Textbooks

 All Summer 2026 Courses

CourseCourse NameInstructor Last Name Textbook NameAuthorEditionISBNNotes
AT 20300Aviation OperationsReevesNo textbook required    
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, 20209781119561217This textbook is optional.
COM 32000Small Group Communication (OC)SylvesterCommunicating in Small GroupsBeebe13th Edition9780138257293Students can rent or purchase the e-text from the publisher, Pearson; The 13th edition is required.
ECET 30201Introduction to Industrial ControlsLucasAll materials will be provided in Brightspace    
ENGL 42100Technical WritingSearfossTechnical CommunicationMike Markel and Stuart Selber14th Edition9781319414252 
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. See Brightspace for access link.
IET 33400Economic Analysis for Technology SystemsBarber-DansbyEngineering EconomyBlank & Tarquin8th Edition9780073523439Textbook has not been confirmed for use Summer 2026. Please refer to syllabus.
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 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-Using/ISBN/978-1-63057-644-8/

2025 version: https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Introduction-Finite-Element-Analysis-Using/ISBN/978-1-63057-716-2/

2026 version: https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Introduction-Finite-Element-Analysis-Using/ISBN/978-1-63057-788-9/

MET 45100Manufacturing Quality ControlBlowersEssentials of Quality with Cases & Experimental ExercisesSower, Victor E. 9780470509593 
OLS 38600Leadership for Organizational ChangeBarnettManaging Organizational Change: A Multiple Perspectives ApproachPalmer, Dunford, Buchanan4th Edition97812600437166You must purchase access to McGraw-Hill's Connect platform to complete most assignments in this course. You can access Connect by clicking on assignment links in Brightspace and following the instructions. You may qualify for a limited free trial, but after the trial ends, you will need to pay subscription fees to maintain access. An e-book is included in your Connect subscription; you may also purchase or rent the physical textbook separately through Purdue Libraries' Affordable Course Materials webpage
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.
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.5th 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 Edition9781266736124Order from McGraw Hill website, www.mheducation.com
TLI 21300Project ManagementMaleyA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 8th Edition9781628258295