MRIM 2330 Syllabus

Subject Code

MRIM

Course Number

2330

Course Title

MRI Physics and Instrumentation

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

This course introduces the concepts of basic physics and instrumentation for magnetic resonance imaging. Topics include imaging parameters, image quality, MRI fundamentals, image processing and display, and special procedures.

Course Outcomes

Imaging Parameters

  • Define imaging parameters manipulated by the MRI technologist.
  • Distinguish between spin echo, fast spin echo, gradient recall echo and inversion recovery sequences.
  • Differentiate between T1, T2, T2* and PD.

Image Quality

  • Explain the signal to noise ration and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters.
  • Explain the contrast to noise ratio and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters.

MRI Fundamentals

  • Define Precession.
  • Calculate the precessional frequency using the Larmor equation.
  • Identify the slice select, phase encoding, and frequency gradients.
  • Explain all of the functions of the gradient system.

Image Processing and Display

  • Explain the methods of K-space filling and the effect on image production.
  • Discuss post-processing techniques.

Special Procedures

  • Differentiate between time-of-flight, phase contrast and contrast enhanced images.
  • Define diffusion, perfusion and spectroscopy and explain the use of each.