Course - Introduction to MRI - RAT3111
Introduction to MRI
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About the course
Course content
The course provides a broad theoretical foundation for MR imaging, with these main topics:
- MR physics with contrast mechanisms (T1, T2, T2*, contrast agents)
- MRI hardware
- MR safety
- Image formation
- MR pulse sequences
- Parallel imaging
- Diffusion-weighted MRI
- MR angiography
- Artifacts
Learning outcome
Candidates that completed the course should have achieved:
Knowledge
The student:
- Can describe the hardware of an MRI scanner
- Understands and can describe the basic physics of MRI
- Can explain the principle for contrast in MR images
- Can explain theoretical safety issues of an MRI examination
- Understands and can describe different pulse sequences
- Understands the mechanisms for image formation in MRI
Skills
The student:
- can assure the safety for patients in different MRI exams
- can describe and apply different pulse sequences
- can perform MR imaging according to knowledge based practice
- can assess the technical MR image quality
- can search for relevant literature and write assignments according to scientific guidelines
General competence
The student:
- can apply MRI theory for practical MR imaging purposes
- can reflect and communicate on professional topics within the course content
Learning methods and activities
The course is in large web-based, and learning activities are largely in digital forms. We have on-campus training at NTNU in Trondheim early in the semester, with a mix of lectures, group work and seminars. This will last for 3-4 days. Teaching and learning throughout the semester happens through digital platforms. Teaching is structured by topics and with several learning activities, like lectures, practical exercises in the lab, and seminars. Through the semester, students hand in 6 different mandatory assignments.
Course material will be available through the e-learning platform.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignments
Further on evaluation
Written exam, 5 hours. Grading is done using the letter grading system. Grades A to E is given to exam answers evaluated to pass, whereas the letter F is given if exam is not passed.
Students must submit six mandatory work requirements, which will be evaluated as approved / not approved. These mandatory work requirements are of different forms; individual multiple choice tests, written group assignments and group assignments delivered as an oral presentation. All six work requirements must be approved before the student can take the course exam. Mandatory work requirements are valid a calendar year. but the department can evaluate and allow exceptions after application.
Date for re-sit examination is August/September the following year.
Permitted examination aids: None
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Magnetic Resonance - Continuing Education (part time) (MTVMRDEL)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge about physiology and anatomy of the human body, and an interest for mathematics and physics.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
McRobbie et al. From picture to proton.
Scientific papers and selected web-pages
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| RAT3101 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| RAT6100 | 5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| RAT3102 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Radiography
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.