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MRS551 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics and Instrumentation (8)
Abstract| This subject covers the concepts of physics and instrumentation in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It briefly reviews the basic physic principles of MRI and extensively considers the physics of advanced techniques including MR spectroscopy. It covers reconstruction techniques used in MRI. The subject reviews the basics of image formation techniques for spin echo imaging and extensively considers advanced imaging techniques of gradient echo imaging, fast spin echo, magnetic resonance angiography and echo planar imaging. The subject also covers the principles of magnet, gradient and radio-frequency coil technology. Safety considerations and bio-effects on MRI will be covered. |
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Available only to students enrolling in the M.App.Sc.(Medical Imaging) course, or at the discretion of the course committee School of Clinical Sciences. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
understand and describe the physical principles of MRI;
understand and describe the physical principles of MR spectroscopy;
understand and describe the reconstruction techniques used in MRI;
explain the techniques of image formation used in MRI;
understand and describe the principles of the instruments required to form an image in MRI. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Physical principles of MRI.
introduction into the mathematics of MRI
review of the physics of spin
physical principles of:
- flow motion;
- magnetic resonance spectroscopy
safety in MRI and bio-effects of static and time varying magnetic fields and RF deposition
Module 2: Image formation within MRI.
Fourier transforms
review of the spin echo technique and image contrast
advanced imaging techniques
- gradient echo imaging
- fast spin echo imaging
- flow imaging (MR Angiography)
- echo planar imaging
- diffusion imaging
- chemical shift imaging
- magnetisation transfer contrast
- image artefacts
Module 3: Image hardware of MRI.
magnet technology
- superconductivity
- normal temperature superconductivity
gradient coil technology
radiofrequency coil technology |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
