Textbooks

Textbooks and learning material listed here are recommended for use in geospatial technology programs. These materials have been selected as being highly rated from educators in the field. Many more recommendations can be found in the Geospatial Resource Repository.


GIS Tutorial, Third Edition
Workbook for ArcView 9

Updated for ArcView 9.3, GIS Tutorial: Workbook for ArcView 9, Third Edition provides effective GIS training in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format.

Appropriate for Secondary, Undergraduate, and Professional levels.
 

 
   
GIS Tutorial II
Spatial Analysis Workbook

GIS Tutorial II: Spatial Analysis Workbook offers hands-on exercises to help GIS users at the intermediate level continue to build their problem-solving and analysis skills.

Appropriate for Secondary, Undergraduate, and Professional levels.
 

 
   
Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, Second Edition, Updated for ArcGIS 9.3 Basics of ArcView, ArcEditor, ArcInfo

Contains introductory concepts followed by scripted software exercises that reinforce an understanding of the conceptual material presented. This format encourages readers to acquire functional GIS skills in a variety of areas.

Appropriate for Secondary, Undergraduate, and Professional levels.
 

 
   
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