MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)

BME/MEDPHYS 568

Course Description

Core course covering the physics associated with magnetic resonance imaging emphasizing techniques employed in medical diagnostic imaging. Major MRI topics include: physics of MR, pulse sequences, hardware, imaging techniques, artifacts, and clinical applications. At the completion of this course, students should have an understanding of the technical and scientific details of modern magnetic resonance imaging and its use in diagnosing disease. Graduate students who have not takenMATH 222andPHYSICS 202at UW-Madison must have the equivalent coursework in order to be successful in this course.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing or (MATH 222 and PHYSICS 202 , PHYSICS 208 , PHYSICS 241 , 244, PHYSICS 248 or PHYSICS 249 )

Satisfies

BME/MEDPHYS 710

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.5

-7.57% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

Not Reported

-100% from Historical

Class Size

-92.98% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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