RADT 281 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This course is an introduction to the physical principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), basic imaging parameters, image formation, and instrumentation. Fundamental principles covered include magnetism, MR pulse sequences, MR parameters and image weighting, 2D and 3D data acquisition, encoding, image processing, image artifacts, and quality assurance. Operation and use of equipment, radiofrequency systems, gradient systems, and data acquisition and processing systems are also presented.
Prerequisite
Permission from the radiologic technology chair based on qualifications
Hours Weekly
4 hours theory weekly