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ADVANCES IN MEDICAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE

BME/MEDPHYS 710
Course Description

Addresses the theory and applications of magnetic resonance (MR) in medicine, by providing the necessary theoretical background to understand advanced MR techniques including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

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