Module 2: Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Module Convenor:
David Lurie
Aims and objectives
To provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamental physics and methodology of magnetic resonance imaging.
Syllabus
The face-to-face lectures (4 hours) and tutorials (2 hours) will be given at the Kick-Off Training Workshop. The outline syllabus is as follows:
Magnetic field gradientsSelective excitationFrequency encodingIntroduction to phase encoding2DFT image acquisition and data processingBasic MRI pulse sequencesIntroduction to contrast mechanisms in MRI
Assessment
TBC
Credit
Successful completion of the module contributes 3 credits (30 hours student effort)
Course Material:
MRI Handout I: Introduction to MRI
MRI Handout II: Contrast and Pulse Sequences
MRI Handout III: MRI in more detail