Course - Introduction to MR Imaging - MEDT8011
Introduction to MR Imaging
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives an overview of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with focus on applications. Basic MR-physics, spatial encoding, basic pulse sequences, contrast in MR, MR hardware, MR safety, contrast agents, protocol optimization, overview of some clinical MR applications, including diffusion, perfusion and spectroscopy. Research applications of MRI, including ultra-high field. The course is equivalent with FY8408 at the Department of Physics.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate...
- Has in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of nuclear magnetic resonance and the main components of an MRI system.
- Has in-depth knowledge of contrast agents in MRI, various types, and their applications in medicine and research.
- Has in-depth knowledge of the health risks associated with the use of MRI, including contrast agents.
- Has knowledge of various fields in research, medicine, and industry where MRI methods are applied.
Skills:
The candidate...
- Can perform practical tasks on a preclinical or clinical MRI scanner.
- Can present and describe MRI theory both in writing and orally.
- Can apply knowledge of MRI theory to solve practical problems related to their own research.
General competence:
The candidate...
- Can describe the principles of spatial encoding in MRI.
- Can explain the basic components of a spin-echo and gradient-echo sequence.
- Can describe diffusion-weighted MRI, perfusion-weighted MRI, angiography, and functional MRI and their uses.
- Can discuss factors affecting image quality, including recognizing common artifacts and their origins.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures throughout the whole semester, demonstrations, 2 practical assignments (compulsory) and 2 oral presentations (compulsory). Lectures will be held at St. Olav's Hospital/MH campus Øya. Language of instruction will be English if international students participate, but the students can decide whether they will speak english or norwegian at the oral exam. Because of limited resources available for the lab assignments, an enrollment cap may be set. The course will not be held if the total number of attending students is below 5 participants. If possible, all lectures will be broadcasted online or made available in digital format.
Compulsory assignments
- Practical/theoretical assignment/exercise with presentation
- Practical/theoretical assignment/exercise
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activity: Two practical/theoretical assignments will be performed at the clinical and/or preclinical MR-scanner with a presentation for all the students attending the course and the main teacher. It is mandatory to attend both the practical assignments and the oral presentations, and this is a prerequisite for attending the oral exam. It is possible to perform an examination with approved mandatory assignments from previous study year. For re-sit examinations, the oral examination must be completed over again, but not compulsory activity.
Recommended previous knowledge
PhD and Master students in Medical Technology, Medical Physics, Physics, Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology or similar. Basic physics background preferable.
Course materials
Information will be given at first lecture
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MEDT8009 | 4 sp | Autumn 2009 |
| FY8407 | 4 sp | Autumn 2009 |
| FY8408 | 4 sp | Autumn 2009 |
Subject areas
- Medical Technology
- Medical Physics
- Physics
- Medicine