Electromagnetic Compatibility
Graduate Badge
Grand Rapids • Face to face • 7 Credits
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of electrical equipment to operate correctly in its electromagnetic environment without causing or experiencing interference. The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) graduate badge certifies knowledge of the principles necessary to design or redesign electronic products that meet EMC compliance standards.
Overview
This badge program is open to students in the engineering graduate program and will equip them with the expertise to ensure their products can be successfully tested for electromagnetic compatibility, an essential aspect of modern electronics design.
When earning this badge, students will learn the principles necessary for designing and redesigning electronic products to meet EMC compliance. This includes understanding the various methods and standards for ensuring electronic devices can operate without causing or being affected by electromagnetic interference. The program covers topics such as:
- Electromagnetic Emissions.
- Susceptibility Testing.
- Shielding.
- Grounding.
- The application of design techniques to meet EMC regulations and standards in various industries.
This badge provides students with specialized knowledge in designing electronic products that meet EMC standards, ensuring compliance and preventing interference. In industries such as electronics and telecommunications, EMC expertise is highly valued. This badge enhances your education and allows you to showcase your skills to employers through digital badges displayed on social media and websites. Completed in under a year, this badge offers a competitive edge and opens doors to advanced career opportunities in product design and engineering.
A digital badge, or badge, is a record of achievement that recognizes a student's completion of a coherent and meaningful academic experience. GVSU offers both credit and non-credit bearing badges as digital credentials. Credit-bearing badges include anywhere from 0.5 to 15 academic credits and may include additional noncredit criteria. Credit-bearing badges are also posted to the academic transcript.
Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering
https://www.gvsu.edu/pce/
136 Kennedy Hall
(616) 331-6750
Career Opportunities
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Top skills- Troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 45,955.57 | 10% |
| $ 52,296.73 | 25% |
| $ 60,338.79 | 50% |
| $ 74,117.00 | 75% |
| $ 97,353.38 | 90% |
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 57,572.91 | 10% |
| $ 74,727.17 | 25% |
| $ 98,172.55 | 50% |
| $118,416.59 | 75% |
| $133,757.50 | 90% |
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Top skills- Programming
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Systems Analysis
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 72,991.74 | 10% |
| $ 84,739.38 | 25% |
| $107,332.35 | 50% |
| $134,383.71 | 75% |
| $164,929.63 | 90% |
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 58,912.39 | 10% |
| $ 81,794.08 | 25% |
| $104,153.53 | 50% |
| $133,145.87 | 75% |
| $166,515.20 | 90% |
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High-Tech Labs
GVSU’s EMC Center is a 6,000squarefoot facility with seven EMC test chambers for radiated/conducted emissions, immunity, and ESD testing. Students in the badge program directly benefit from this environment and gives learners exposure to equipment and testing conditions normally found only in industry or specialized research labs.
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