Power, Energy, And Work: A Study Module For First Year Students In Engineering Technology

Any instructor preparing a course for first year students seeks to include material that is appropriate for students with a wide range of backgrounds and will be useful to them in the future. Also, one hopes that the material will build on their interests and encourage them to continue in the field. One subject that meets all of these criteria is the subject of work, energy, and power. This paper will explore the use of and describe the author’s experience with using these topics in introductory classes.