EMC education at the University of Technology Zurich

This paper illustrates educational issues in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering in Switzerland and presents the contents of courses and practical materials for EMC education at the University of Technology Zurich. After giving the fundamentals of theoretical part, practical applications have been given to make students and engineers aware of EMC issues and its problems.

EMC education at the University of Technology Zurich

This paper illustrates educational issues in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering in Switzerland and presents the contents of courses and practical materials for EMC education at the University of Technology Zurich. After giving the fundamentals of theoretical part, practical applications have been given to make students and engineers aware of EMC issues and its problems.

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