Course - Introduction to MR imaging - FY8408
FY8408 - Introduction to MR imaging
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 100/100 | 3 timer |
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, practical considerations, general 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. The course is equivalent with MEDT8011 at the Medical Faculty.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should:
- know the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging.
- be able to describe principles of spatial encoding in MRI.
- be able to explain the basic outlay of the spin and gradient echo sequences.
- know the main components of an MR system.
- be able to describe diffusion weighted, perfusion weighted, angiography, functional MRI, and what these sequences are used for.
- know about contrast agents in MRI; including which contrast agents are available sequence types used, and areas of use in medicine and research.
- be able to discuss factors influencing image quality, including recognize common artifacts and the origin of these.
- know of possible health risks connected to the use of MRI, including the use of contrast agents.
- know about different areas within research, medicine, and industry where MR methods are used.
- have performed a MRI experiment and analyzed the results in a group, and presented this with the group to the other students in the course.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, demonstrations, practical assignments (compulsory) and oral presentations (compulsory). Lectures will be held at St. Olavs Hospital/DMF campus Øya. Language will be English if international students participate. Because of limited resources available for the lab-assignments, the maximum number of students may be limited. The course will not be held if the total number of attending students is below 5 participants.
If possible, all lectures will be broadcasted over the web or made available in digital format. This to make the course available for external students outside NTNU.
Compulsory assignments
- Practical/theoretical assignment/exercise
- Practical/theoretical assignment/exercise with presentation
Recommended previous knowledge
TFY4320 Medical Physics, or equivalent.
Course materials
Will be announced at start of course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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FY8407 | 4.0 | ||
MEDT8009 | 4.0 | ||
MEDT8011 | 4.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
4.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Biophysics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 2016-12-12 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100
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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"