Course syllabus for Magnetic resonance imaging

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Course syllabus adopted 2024-01-25 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMR-avbildning
  • CodeEEN200
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPMED
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyBiomedical engineering
  • DepartmentCLINICAL SCIENCES (GU)
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 41115
  • Maximum participants80
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0123 Laboratory 2.5 c
Grading: UG		 2.5 c
0223 Written and oral assignments 2.5 c
Grading: UG		 2.5 c
0323 Examination 2.5 c
Grading: TH		 2.5 c
  • 11 Mar 2024 am J
  • 07 Jun 2024 pm J
  • 23 Aug 2024 pm J

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge of mathematical transforms (especially Fourier transform) is required. Knowledge of electromagnetic fields and experience in Python or Matlab is required.

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide the student with knowledge in the physics, signal processing and other technical aspects of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), necessary to understand how it provides a unique view into the living organism, and how it can be used as a diagnostic tool in the clinical setting. 

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- describe the full MR imaging chain from nuclear spin to reconstructed image
- describe basic MR contrast mechanisms and how they are used to produce clinically relevant image contrast
- use the Bloch equations to predict the behavior of the MR signal for basic pulse sequences
- interpret MR pulse sequence diagrams
- apply electromagnetic field theory for assessment of safety risks related to MRI
- describe and quantify how various physical aspects can be sources of image contrast and of image artefact in MRI

Content

- MR physics: Magnetic fields, RF pulses, pulse sequences
- MR image acquisition, reconstruction and image quality
- Hardware and safety
- Physical aspects relevant for MRI (e.g. motion and susceptibility):  physics, artefacts and contrast mechanisms
- The role of MRI in healthcare and research

Organisation

The course contains lectures, mandatory assignments, and a laboratory project.

Literature

“Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging” by Nishimura. Course literature can be changed until a couple of weeks before course start.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written assignments, written project report, and a written exam.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to module:
    • 2024-01-24: Department Department changed from ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING to CLINICAL SCIENCES (GU) by UOL, administratör
      [0123 Laboratory 2,5 credit]
    • 2024-01-24: Department Department changed from ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING to CLINICAL SCIENCES (GU) by UOL, administratör
      [0323 Examination 2,5 credit]
    • 2024-01-24: Department Department changed from ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING to CLINICAL SCIENCES (GU) by UOL, administratör
      [0223 Written and oral assignments 2,5 credit]
  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2024-01-31: Examinator Examinator Eva Forssell-Aronsson (evafo) added by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]
    • 2024-01-25: Examinator Examinator Mikael Persson (elfmp) removed by UOL
      [Course round 1]
    • 2023-11-17: Block Block B+ added by Examinator
      [Course round 1]
  • Changes to course:
    • 2024-01-24: Department Department changed from ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING to CLINICAL SCIENCES (GU) by UOL, administratör