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MEDT8011 - Introduction to MR Imaging

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100

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

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 two MRI experiment and analyzed the results in a group, and presented this work with the group to the other students in the course.

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.

Course materials

Information will be given at first lecture

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MEDT8009 4.0 AUTUMN 2009
FY8407 4.0 AUTUMN 2009
FY8408 4.0 AUTUMN 2009
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  4.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Medical Technology
  • Medical Physics
  • Physics
  • Medicine
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100
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.
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