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MRIT 1270   Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety (2)
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program or other Diagnostic Imaging Program.
This course introduces the basic principles of Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety and the basic concepts of patient management. Educating patients and ancillary staff on magnet safety also is presented. (2 Lec.)

MRIT 2160   Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (1)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (6 Ext.)

MRIT 2330   Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program.
Magnetic resonance imaging. Focuses on the underlying scientific theory and practice leading to magnetic resonance imaging. Includes the concepts and scientific principles employed in magnetic resonance imaging techniques. Emphasis on principles of magnetism and interactions of living matter within magnetic fields. Learning Outcomes: Explain the safety hazards and the control of ferromagnetic materials near a magnetic resonance imager; describe the basic construction of magnetic resonance imaging devices; and relate various radiofrequency pulse sequences to their use in diagnostic imaging. Analyze the effect of a change in spin density, relaxation time, and phase coherence; and compare and contrast various radiofrequency pulse sequences used in magnetic resonance imaging. (3 Lec.)

MRIT 2334   Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Methodology (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: MRIT 2330.
This course is a continuation of MRIT 2330 and provides the advanced principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to prepare students to enter the field of MRI Technology. (3 Lec.)

MRIT 2374   Advanced Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: MRIT 2334.
Operation of magnetic resonance imaging equipment. Focuses on routine protocols, image quality, and quality control of magnetic resonance imaging. Includes theory and application of magnetic resonance imaging equipment and the principles of patient imaging techniques utilizing the equipment. (3 Lec.)

MRIT 2560   Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer (5) New course added June 4, 2010
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: MRIT 1270 and MRIT 2330.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (30 Ext.)

MRIT 2561   Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer (5) New course added June 4, 2010
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: MRIT 2560.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (30 Ext.)

MRIT 2660   Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (6)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: MRIT 2160.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (32 Ext.)

MRIT 2661   Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (6)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: MRIT 2660.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (32 Ext.)


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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.