Book List for Session 201920

Welcome to the official reading list compiled for the academic session 201920. This page provides an overview of the recommended titles, the rationale behind each selection, and guidance on how to obtain them. The list is organized by subject, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

How the List Was Curated

The selection process involved faculty committees from each department, library specialists, and student representatives. Criteria included:

• Alignment with the syllabus and learning outcomes.
• Current relevance and scholarly credibility.
• Availability in multiple formats (print, ebook, audio).
• Costeffectiveness for students.
• Diversity of perspectives and authorship.

General Instructions for Students

• Check the University Library portal for electronic versions.
• If a title is not available, request it through interlibrary loan within 48 hours.
• Purchase options are listed with ISBNs for easy reference.
• All editions recommended are the latest uptodate (2020 or later) unless a classic edition is specifically required.

SubjectWise Book List

1. Computer Science & Engineering

• Data Structures and Algorithms Mark Allen Weiss (8thed.) ISBN9780134383587
• Operating System Concepts Silberschatz, Galvin & Gagne (10thed.) ISBN9781119456339
• Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach Russell & Norvig (4thed.) ISBN9780134610993
• Database System Concepts Silberschatz, Korth & Sudarshan (7thed.) ISBN9780078022159
• Computer Networks Andrew S. Tanenbaum (5thed.) ISBN9780132126953

2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Fundamentals of Electric Circuits Alexander & Sadiku (6thed.) ISBN9780470458365
• Power System Analysis Hadi Saadat (3rded.) ISBN9780133114632
• Microelectronic Circuits Sedra & Smith (7thed.) ISBN9780199339136
• Digital Signal Processing Oppenheim & Schafer (3rded.) ISBN9780132127519

3. Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanics of Materials Beer, Johnston & DeWolf (7thed.) ISBN9781119117180
• Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach Cengel & Boles (9thed.) ISBN9781305253669
• Machine Design: An Integrated Approach Robert L. Norton (5thed.) ISBN9780134440171
• Fluid Mechanics Frank M. White (8thed.) ISBN9780133820603

4. Civil Engineering

• Transportation Engineering: An Introduction C. Jotin Khisty & B. Kent Lall (3rded.) ISBN9780134658627
• Structural Analysis R.C. Hibbeler (9thed.) ISBN9780133118745
• Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices Donald P. Coduto (2nded.) ISBN9780132945232
• Water Resources Engineering Larry W. Mays (2nded.) ISBN9780133096119

5. Business & Management

• Principles of Marketing Kotler & Armstrong (17thed.) ISBN9780133856460
• Financial Accounting Libby, Libby & Hodge (9thed.) ISBN9781119517135
• Organizational Behaviour Stephen P. Robbins (18thed.) ISBN9780134729329
• Operations Management Heizer, Render & Munson (12thed.) ISBN9780134375645

6. Humanities & Social Sciences

• Introduction to Sociology Anthony Giddens (8thed.) ISBN978-0190611794
• World History: Modern Europe Jeremy Black (5thed.) ISBN9780198749925
• Psychology: Themes and Variations Wayne Weiten (11thed.) ISBN9781305260997
• Philosophy: The Basics Nigel Warburton ISBN9781405094790

Acquisition Tips

Below are a few practical suggestions to ensure smooth access to the required texts.

1. Check campus libraries first. Most titles have an ecopy on the digital repository.
2. Utilise the universitys bookbank. Seniors often donate previous editions that are still acceptable.
3. Explore openaccess alternatives. Websites such as Open Library may have legal fulltext versions.
4. Buy used copies. Verified sellers on platforms like Amazon or eBay can provide significant savings.
5. Group purchase. Form a study group to buy textbooks in bulk and split the cost.

Contact Information

For further assistance, reach out to the Library Help Desk:

• Email: library@university.edu
• Phone: +18005550123
• Hours: MondayFriday, 9am6pm

We wish you a successful and enriching academic year. Happy reading!