Coursecode: bmb503317
Coursecoordinator: dr.ir. Jeroen Siero
Credits: 5 EC
Lecturer: dr.ir. Jeroen Siero
Course description:
This advanced MRI course builds on the course Advanced MR Physics I. The mathematical and physical framework laid down in AMRP I is used to focus on MR imaging methods and applications, e.g. fast spin- and gradient-echo imaging, spectroscopy, MR angiography, perfusion, diffusion and susceptibility weighted imaging and quantification, and scan acceleration techniques.
For the lectures (morning sessions) attendance is highly recommended; the tutorial sessions in the afternoon are mandatory.
Learning goals: upon completion of the course the student
- understands the physical origin of the treated topics in terms of the underlying MRI signal
- understands and can mathematically describe the methods used for spin excitation, spatial encoding and related image reconstruction of the treated topics
- understands and can mathematically describe the methods for generating the contrast weighting of the treated topics
- can derive optimal scan parameter settings in terms of signal-to-noise-ratio, contrast weighting, scan duration, etc.
- understands the quantification methods of various physiological quantities and processes covered in the treated topics
Literature/study material:
- Please note: bring your laptop (with matlab installed) to all practical sessions
- Hand-outs and additional reading material provided by the lecturers
- Handbook of MRI Pulse Sequences; Bernstein, Matt A.; Elsevier Academic Press
Please not that the book is available as an e-book (download) on the website of Utrecht University Library. - Magnetic resonance imaging: Physical principles and sequence design; Robert W. Brown, et al.; John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2nd Edition
Please note that the book is available as an e-book (download) on the website of Utrecht University Library. - In Vivo NMR Spectroscopy: Principles and Techniques, de Graaf et al, 3rd Edition.
Please note that the book is available as an e-book (download) on the website of Utrecht University Library. - MRI from Picture to Proton – 3rd Edition; Donald W. McRobbie et al.
Examination: written open book exam at end of course
Prerequisite knowledge: AMRP 1
Date: every Friday from 7 February – 11 April 2025
Registration:
Please check the registration procedure for the enrollment deadlines.
Other UU and TU/e MI-track students can register for this course via Osiris Student.
Students from outside the UU or TU/e MI-track can register for this course by sending an email to mix@umcutrecht.nl. Please include your name, student number, Master’s programme and the course code.
Schedule
For directions to the lecture rooms go to Route.