RADT 411 - CT/MRI Physics and Instrumentation Credits: 3
This course provides the students with a detailed study of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging physics and instrumentation information. Course topics include principles of operation, system components, image characteristics, image resolution, image quality, nuclear magnetism, precession of nuclei, production of the magnetic resonance signal, magnetic resonance pulses, magnetic resonance decay, production of the magnetic resonance image, magnetic resonance imaging equipment, tissue and image contrast, magnetic resonance safety, primary and secondary magnets and biological hazards of magnetic resonance imaging fields.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance in the Radiologic Technology program.
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Summer
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