MPhy5178 - Physical Principles of MRI

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Physical Principles of MRI is a graduate/undergraduate senior level course 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). Several laboratory experiences will introduce the students to the operation of an MRI scanner and familiarize them with the system components. Matlab will be used throughout the course for simulating MR physics, reconstructing image data, and simulation of MRI system control.

  • Text Book: Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physical Principles and Sequence Design (2nd Edition) by RW Brown, Y-C N Cheng, EM Haacke, MR Thompson, R Venkatesan, Wiley Blackwell. Available at the UMN Bookstore and online retailers.
  • Instructor: Patrick Bolan (bola0035 at umn dot edu)
  • Syllabus: 2018 Syllabus
  • When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10a - 11:15a
  • Location: CMRR Seminar room 2-102
  • Course Website: [Canvas website not yet available]

Notices

  • First class: January 16, 2018
  • Please contact the Instructor if you have any questions