Examination arrangement

Course content

The course deals with theoretical principles for advanced MRI techniques of relevance in clinics or research. Central topics are signal processing, Fourier transform, K-space data collection including non-Cartesian methods, methods for suppressing signals from fat, artifact reduction methods (for instance metal), and fast recording techniques (parallel imaging, multiband, etc.). Course content will be adapted to changes as a result of technological developments.

Learning outcome

A candidate with a completed course must have obtained the following learning outcomes: The candidate:

Knowledge:

• Understands MRI physics explained by mathematical models
• Can explain advanced MR techniques commonly available with today's standard MR equipment

Skills:

• Be able to use mathematical models to explain MRI theory
• Be able to apply their theoretical basis to understand how advanced MRI techniques will work on clinical systems

General competence:

• Be able to communicate independent work and master the professional expression
• Be able to assess whether new MR methods and techniques are feasible
• Have an overview of the most important and common advanced technologies

Learning methods and activities

Lectures on campus and group work with mandatory submissions. Learning resources are made available via the web (E-learning platform): articles, links, short films (animations, lectures, etc.), self-tests, answers to assignments and discussion forums with students and teachers.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatoriske arbeidskrav i henhold til emnebeskrivelsen

Further on evaluation

Students must submit five mandatory work requirements. The work requirements will be student-active, and include theoretical and practical elements. The practical elements will include MR image data; either images acquired by students at their own workplace, or customized data sets. The assignments can also be linked to ongoing research projects at the department. Assignments come with instructions for practical performance. The assignments will facilitate combined theoretical and practical work within the topics. The assignments must follow described frameworks for content, structure and scope.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The course is reserved for students enrolled to the Master in Medical Imaging Technologies or postgraduate education in MRI (ViMR).

Course materials

Will be published in the e-learning plattform when course starts.

Credit reductions