TR21B1A - MAGNETIC RESONANCE

courses
ID:
TR21B1A
Duration (hours):
12
CFU:
1
SSD:
DIAGNOSTICA PER IMMAGINI E RADIOTERAPIA
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES/CORSO GENERICO Year: 2
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (03/10/2025 - 31/01/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The course aims to provide students with:


a solid understanding of the physical principles underlying MR signal generation;

knowledge of relaxation mechanisms (T1, T2, T2*) and their implications for image contrast;

the ability to recognize, analyze, and correct the main imaging artifacts;

competence in the critical use of pulse sequences and contrast strategies in clinical practice;

an understanding of the diagnostic trade-offs between spatial resolution, acquisition time, and image quality;

knowledge of the main MRI hardware components and their role in image formation.

Course Prerequisites




Basic knowledge of general physics, particularly electromagnetism.

Elementary mathematics (algebra, exponential functions).

Introductory concepts of medical imaging in clinical practice.

Teaching Methods




Lectures supported by multimedia resources (schemes, diagrams, MR images).

Small-group assignments involving the discussion of scientific articles and presentations on specific topics.

Optional guided exercises based on case studies and image analysis.

Assessment Methods


Oral examination aimed at verifying:


the ability to apply knowledge and understanding to simulated clinical cases;

the capacity to critically discuss sequence selection, contrast strategies, and artifact reduction methods;

mastery of technical and scientific terminology.

Texts



MRI in Practice, 4th Edition. Catherine Westbrook, Carolyn Kaut Roth, John Talbot , ISBN: 978-1-444-33743-3. July 2011. Wiley-Blackwell
MRI Principles, 2nd Edition. Donald G. Mitchell, MD and Mark S. Cohen, PhD. W.B. SAUNDERS COMPANY ​​​​​​​

Contents




Basic principles of MR signal generation

Pulse sequences and image contrast mechanisms

Spatial encoding and image formation

Major clinically used pulse sequence types, including blood flow imaging

Image acquisition accelerator, including parallel imaging and A.I.

Artifacts

Hardware

Course Language


Italian and English.

Degrees

Degrees

IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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