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BIOENG C265 - Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Course Title
Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Course Description
Fundamentals of MRI including signal-to-noise ratio, resolution, and contrast as dictated by physics, pulse sequences, and instrumentation. Image reconstruction via 2D FFT methods. Fast imaging reconstruction via convolution-back projection and gridding methods and FFTs. Hardware for modern MRI scanners including main field, gradient fields, RF coils, and shim supplies. Software for MRI including imaging methods such as 2D FT, RARE, SSFP, spiral and echo planar imaging methods.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Conolly, Vandsburger
Prerequisites
EL ENG 120 or BIO ENG C165/EL ENG C145B or consent of instructor.
Repeat Rules
Course may be repeated for credit under special circumstances.
Repeat Rule: Special Circumstances
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Course Objectives
Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Laboratory Hours
3
Laboratory Hours Min
3
Laboratory Hours Max
3
Outside Work Hours
6
Outside Work Hours Min
6
Outside Work Hours Max
6