1. GTECH 709 Textbooks/readings
There is no required textbook Discussion of possible books to use on the side Course readings

2. No Textbook! Textbooks are too expensive
outdated by the time they are published
not covering the range of topics that this course covers

3. Decent Textbooks
But if you need the security blanket of a textbook, here are some suggestions:
Albrecht, J Key Concepts and Techniques in GIS. London: Sage. ISBN
Worboys, M. and M. Duckham GIS: A Computing Perspective. CRC Press. ISBN
de Smith M, Goodchild, M and P Longley Geospatial Analysis. Leicester: Winchelsea Press. Free access or as Amazon Kindle ebook.
Longley, PA, Goodchild, M. Maguire, D. and D. Rhind Geographic Information Systems and Science. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN
QGIS A Gentle Introduction to GIS. Free (like the software) and available online.

4. Course Readings BlackBoard again
During many of the sessions, you will encounter pointers to further readings.
They may be in form of external URLs, or
They may be pdf’s of reports or journal articles right on our BB site
“Readings” may also come in form of examples or diagrams to be studied