This document provides an introduction to the field of power electronics. It lists several reference books and IEEE journals on the topic. Power electronics involves the efficient conversion, conditioning, and control of electric power using solid-state devices to supply high quality power to loads. It has revolutionized many areas due to its ability to intelligently control and condition electric power. The course will cover the multidisciplinary nature of power electronics and provide examples of its applications through the use of software like MATLAB and PSIM.