MPhy5178 - Physical Principles of MRI

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Fall 2022

Physical Principles of MRI is a course for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates that teaches the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as used in biomedical research and clinical radiology. Students will learn about nuclear spin, radiofrequency pulses, spatial encoding, digital signal acquisition and processing, image reconstruction, image contrast, and advanced pulse sequences. Several advanced topics in MR imaging research will also be covered (e.g., fMRI, diffusion imaging, MR spectroscopy). Matlab and/or Python will be used throughout the course for simulating MR physics, reconstructing image data, and simulation of MRI system control.

  • Format: Online blended, reverse classroom (2 hrs. online recorded lectures, 1 hr. live in-person discussion  per week)
  • Discussion: Wednesday 10:00 - 10:50am 
  • Location: CMRR Seminar room 2-102
  • Credits: 3 Cr (three 50-min sessions per week)
  • Instructor: Patrick Bolan (bola0035 at umn dot edu)
  • Prerequisites:Undergraduate level calculus and calculus-based physics; familiarity with linear algebra; basic familiarity with programming in Matlab or Python
  • Canvas Course Website: MPHY5178

Notices

  • A permission number is required in order to enroll. Please email the instructor (bola0035) for a number, or with questions