Hands-on textbooks for Civil 3D, Carlson and AutoCAD courses
Free review copy for instructors, in print or digital. Both formats have exactly the same content, so you and your students can choose the one you prefer.
The A Practical Guide to series covers AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map 3D and Carlson software, written for students learning the software from scratch. Every chapter is built around exercises they work through in the lab, so your students leave with the skills employers demand.
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Whether you teach a single class or an entire program in civil engineering, surveying, GIS, mapping or geomatics, each book stands on its own or works alongside the others in the series. Programs at Tyler Junior College, Hutchinson Community College, the University of Maine and Okanagan College use them today.
Titles
Everything you need to teach the course
A free review copy
Of any title, digital through VitalSource or in print.
PowerPoint presentations for each chapter
Ready to customize for your class. Available for the AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS in Civil 3D and Map 3D books, current and earlier editions, free to download from our Instructor Resources page.
“The instructor PowerPoint presentations are awesome! I have to say, these help take my classes to the next level. I have customized them with the University of Portland logo and presentation template to integrate them as part of the class. Thank you for these fantastic presentations! I can’t rave enough about them. I will be able to teach the Spring term at PCC with my eyes closed… Ok, maybe not, but they are a great addition to the class.”
A book that matches your lab's software
Not every lab runs the newest release. We offer earlier editions alongside the current one, so your students can use the book that matches the software on their screen. Tell us which version your lab runs when you request a copy, and we’ll let you know which editions are available in print and digital.
Ordering for your students
Every book comes in print and digital, with exactly the same content, so each student can pick the format they prefer. Students can buy direct from our website, or your campus bookstore can also order from us directly at a bookstore discount. Your review copy includes the ISBN, ready for your bookstore adoption form.
Features
- Instructor-authored
- Industry expert authors
- Classroom tested curriculum
- Clear lessons and hands-on tutorials
- Robust datasets included
- Large spiral-bound format
- Instructor resources available
- Fast shipping
- Volume discounts