CTMR 451. Magnetic Resonance Physical Principles of Image Formation.

(4-0-4); II.

Prerequisites: CTMR 403, 443, 467, and 483. Corequisites: CTMR 455, 461, 487, and RSCI 499C. Restriction: admission to the computed tomography/magnetic resonance program. This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive overview of magnetic resonance. Topics include instrumentation, magnetism, MR signal production, tissue characteristics, spatial localizations, pulse sequencing, imaging parameters/options, special applications, safety, and quality assurance.