Course - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - FY8407
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
About
About the course
Course content
After a summary of basic MR physics, the following topics are covered: solving the Schrodinger equation for single-spin systems, coherence and de-phasing, spin-spin and spin-lattice interactions, theory of contrast agents, spatial signal encoding, pulse sequences for manipulating and sampling of net magnitization, k-space trajectories, signal- and contrast-to-noise ratios, signal optimization, parallel imaging techniques. Quantitative estimation of physiological parameters, dynamic studies with parametric mapping, multivariate image analysis. Clinical applications of MRI, including new methods such as functional MRI, perfusion and diffusion MRI, and clinical MR spectroscopy. Investigative procedures for MRI of brain, heart and cancer. Use of MR in biomedical and biotechnological research.
Learning outcome
Students will gain thorough knowledge of the physics behind MR imaging, and of clinical and research-oriented applications of MR.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, demonstrations.
Recommended previous knowledge
TFY4320 Medical Physics, or equivalent.
Course materials
Will be announced at start of course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FY8405 | 3.7 sp | |
| FY8408 | 4 sp | |
| MEDT8009 | 7.5 sp | |
| MEDT8011 | 4 sp |
Subject areas
- Physics
- Medicine
- Medical Technology