Course - Introduction to MRI - RAT3101
RAT3101 - Introduction to MRI
About
New from the academic year 2020/2021
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 1 hours |
Course content
The course contains 5 topics: MR physics with contrast mechanisms (T1, T2, T2*, contrast agents), MRI hardware, MR safety, image formation and MR pulse sequences. In addition; literature search, scientific writing and e-learning platform.
Learning outcome
Candidates that completed the course should have achieved:
The student:
Knowledge:
Can describe the hardware of an MRI scanner
Understands and can describe the basic physics of MRI
Can explain the reasons for contrast in MR images
Can explain theoretical and practical safety issues of an MRI examination
Understands and can describe different pulse sequences
Understands the mechanisms for image formation in MRI
Skills:
Can evaluate imaging parameters and perform image optimalization
Can describe and apply different pulse sequences
Can search for relevant literature and write assignments according to scientific guidelines
General competence:
Can apply MRI theory for practical MR imaging purposes
Can reflect and communicate on professional topics within the course cntent
Learning methods and activities
Lectures on campus and group assignments. Lectures are being held over 3-4 days early in the semester. Students must deliver and receive approval on 5 compulsory assignments. Course material will be available through the e-learning platform; scientific papers, links to web-pages, short movies (animations, lectures), tests and discussion boards with students and lecturers.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignment
- Assignment
- Assignment
- Assignment
- Assignment
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Advanced programme in magnetic resonance part time (MTVMRDEL)
Medical Imaging Technologies (MMEDBT)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge about physiology and anatomy of the human body
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
McRobbie et al. From picture to proton.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMMR4001 | 7.5 | 01.09.2020 | |
| RAT6101 | 7.5 | 01.09.2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Medicine
- Radiography
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release 2020-12-18
Submission 2020-12-18
Release 09:00
Submission 10:00
INSPERA -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Home examination
100/100
Release 2021-03-04
Submission 2021-03-04
Release 09:00
Submission 10:00
INSPERA -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"