FYS-KJM4740 – MR-theory and medical diagnostics
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course introduces the basic principles of magnetic resonance spectroscopy – MRS (part I) and magnetic resonance imaging - MRI (part II). In addition to providing a comprehensive introduction to the theory of MRS and MRI, the course offers hands-on laboratory- and computer simulation exercises with the aim of giving the student a good understanding of central concepts of MRS and MRI with focus on applications in medical diagnostics.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course the student should be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of nuclear magnetic resonance.
- Understand how radio frequency pulses can be used to influence nuclear magnetization.
- Understand how to apply spatial coding to the NMR-signal
- Formulate the Bloch equation (describing how magnetization is influenced by e.g. relaxation and water diffusion) and solve this under different conditions/assumptions.
- Understand the basic principles of MR spectroscopy and for MR image acquisition and reconstruction.
- Knowledge of the main contrast mechanisms in MRI in relation to the proton relaxation- and physiological properties of tissues.
- Understand relationship between MR sequence parameters and image contrast.
- Able to apply this theory to simple examples through practical laboratory exercises and computer simulation exercises.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Courses with less than three students registrered will normally be cancelled.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
or equivalent knowledge, as well as knowledge of the programming language Matlab or equivalent.
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with FYS-KJM9740 – MR-theory and medical diagnostics (continued)
Teaching
The course extends over 7 weeks with 40 hours of lectures and 30 hours of practical work to be performed at Institute of chemistry and Oslo University Hospital.
As the teaching involves laboratory and/or field work, you should consider taking out a separate travel and personal risk insurance. Read about your insurance cover as a student.
Examination
The assessment will consist of a project assignment (part I), assessment of laboratory assignments (part II), all of which must be approved before any exams and a final oral examination (1 hour).
Language of examination
Subjects taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English.
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed exam at the beginning of the next semester.
New examinations are offered at the beginning of the next semester for students who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.
We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam.
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.