Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

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Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours. Introduction to the basic physics of magnetic resonance, the principles of MR imaging and spectroscopy, the major contrast mechanisms in MRI and MR imaging system hardware; development of pulse sequences for different imaging methods, including flow and spectroscopic imaging; will build RF coils. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 251 or MATH 253 ; grade of C or better in PHYS 207 or PHYS 208; junior or senior classification.