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CM208V Magnetic Resonance Imaging basic principles 3.0 credits

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The course aims to provide the students with a thorough understanding of the underlying physics and principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Topics include nuclear magnetic resonance and image formation.

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Application

For course offering

Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 single courses students

Application code

10090

Headings with content from the Course syllabus CM208V (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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The course is divided into two modules:

  • Physics of nuclear magnetic resonance 
  • Basic image acquisition sequences 

Intended learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course the students should be able to

  • describe the mechanisms of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and the process to create MR images in the scanner.
  • describe basic magentic resonance imaging (MRI) pulse sequences to achieve an optimal contrast between tissues while also considering image quality, acquisition time, and safety constraints.

In order to:

  • understand the factors and parameters that affect contrast, image quality, and acquisition time in MRI.
  • have a broad knowledge base that can ease understanding literature in the field.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Completed degree project 15 credits, 15 credits in mathematics, 15 credits in physics, 6 credits in programming.  Alternatively, 1 year of professional experience in medical technology, technical physics, electrical engineering, or computer science. English 6/B.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Rodrigo Moreno

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CBH/Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems

Main field of study

Medical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Rodrigo Moreno (rodmore@kth.se)