BME4009 Magnetic Resonance ImagingBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME4009 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BORA BÜYÜKSARAÇ
Course Objectives: • To teach the underlying physics of MRI.
• To teach the functions of the primary components of MRI scanner.
• To present image formation and selected applications of MRI.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
will have learnt the underlying physics of MRI, the functions of the primary components of MRI scanner and image formation in selected applications of MRI.

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Magnets and scanners
2) Types of magnets
3) Homogeneity, shimming
4) Gradient coils
5) RF coils, MR site planning
6) The NMR phenomenon, spin, precession
7) Resonance, Larmor Frequency, flip angle
8) Relaxation-Physics, T1, T2
9) Pulse sequences, gradient echo, TR and TE, spin echo
10) Image contrast (short and long TR/TE)
11) Inversion recovery, choice of IR parameters
12) Making an image, phase and frequency, real and imaginary, Fourier transform
13) Frequency encoding, phase encoding
14) K-space, parts of k-space

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Dominik Weishaupt, Victor D. Köchli, Borut Marincek
How Does MRI Work? An Introduction to the Physics and Function of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Second Edition

References: • http://www.mri-q.com/index.html
Allen D. Elster, MD FACR
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3) Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.