A Multidisciplinary Engineering Computation Module for Introductory Courses in Engineering Technology

Topics selected for introductory courses in engineering technology and in engineering should help students decide if they want to pursue the degree and, if so, to prepare them for work in their later courses and in their careers. The topics should be applicable in different areas of technology. The author has found that a module on computations using rates and capacities meets these criteria and is a useful addition to a first year course. This paper discusses this module and describes the author’s experiences in teaching with this material.