EMC Education At North Dakota State University

Abstract

Efforts are being made at North Dakota State University (NDSU) to help students understand the importance of considering EMC in the design of electronic circuits and systems. These efforts include trying to introduce EMC concepts in “standard” undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as developing a dedicated EMC course entitled “Designing for Electromagnetic Compatibility”. The new course was first offered during the 1991 spring quarter and has both a lecture and measurements component. Unique aspects of the course have been made possible by regional industries. This paper describes the new course as well as other efforts being made to enhance EMC education at NDSU.