In this course, basic MR-physics, spatial encoding, basic pulse sequences, MR image contrast in MR, MR hardware, practical considerations, general clinical applications of MRI, perfusion and diffusion MRI, and clinical MR spectroscopy will be introduced. In addition, introduction to functional MRI (fMRI) will provide students with the basic and practical principles underlying fMRI of the brain. Students will complete the course having an in-depth introduction to neurophysiological mechanisms that couple magnetic resonance phenomenon to task- or stimulus dependent changes in neuronal activity and cerebral metabolism.

CILO-1: Student will be able to understand MR physics, imaging principles, MRI safety. CILO-2: Student will be able to design, setup, and conduct fMRI experiments. CILO-3: Student will be able to articulate, write and explain neurophysiological literature applying fMRI. CILO-4: Student will have basic experience with fMRI data handling and analysis. CILO-5: Student will be able to apply the basic skills of fMRI to investigate neural mechanisms.