MR-PET Hardware & Software Integration (MOLI7107)

Course overview

This course will introduce the use of simultaneous MR-PET for clinical applications. The potential hardware including the physical structure of magnet, gradients and RF coils, as well as PET ring construction and integration into a combined MR-PET system will be examined. General workflow considerations will be introduced to enable simultaneous acquisition of MRI and PET images. The potential and challenges of combined MR-PET systems will be reviewed.

This course will introduce the use of simultaneous MR-PETﾠfor clinical applications. The potential hardware including the physical structure of magnet, gradients and RF coils, as well as PET ring construction and integration into a combined MR-PET system will be examined. General workflow considerations will be introduced to enable simultaneous acquisition of MRI and PET images. The potential and challenges of combined MR-PET systems will be reviewed.

Course requirements

Restrictions

Restricted to GCMRPET and MMIT students.

Jointly taught details

This course is jointly-taught with:

• Another instance of the same course

This course is offered in internal and external modes.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Timetables will be posted on the course Blackboard.ﾠAll tutorials are recorded and posted onto Blackboard.ﾠ

Tutorials are held atﾠ Centre for Advanced Imaging, Building 57, Level 2 Seminar Room.ﾠ

Tutorial time to de determined.

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Aims and outcomes

This course will introduce the use of simultaneous MR-PETﾠfor clinical applications. The potential hardware including the physical structure of magnet, gradients and RF coils, as well as PET ring construction and integration into a combined MR-PET system will be examined. General workflow considerations will be introduced to enable simultaneous acquisition of MRI and PET images. The potential and challenges of combined MR-PET systems will be reviewed.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

Assignment

Mode

Written

Category

Essay/ Critique

Weight

40%

Due date

18/10/2024 1:00 pm

End of Week 12

Task description

Submission guidelines

Submited through Turnitin

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

See ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for the extension and deferred examination information relating to this assessment item.

Online Final Examination

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

60%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

See ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for the extension and deferred examination information relating to this assessment item.

Late submission

Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

Students must receive at least 50% in the examination in order to pass the course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Supplementary assessment in this course will be a 2-hour examination similar in style to the end-of-semester examination. A passing grade is required in this examination to be granted a passing grade in the course.

Additional assessment information

Artificial Intelligence

The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Applications for Extensions to Assessment Due Dates

Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ – applying for an extension. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ.

Please note:

• Requests for an extension to an assessment due date must be submitted through your my.UQ portal and you must provide documentation of your circumstances, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed. Your application must be submitted on or before the assessment item's due date and time.
• Applications for extension can take time to be processed so you should continue to work on your assessment item while awaiting a decision. We recommend that you submit any completed work by the due date, and this will be marked if your application is not approved. Should your application be approved, then you will be able to resubmit by the agreed revised due date.
• If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date and time for submission provided. It is important that you check the revised date as it may differ from the date that you requested.
• If the basis of the application is a medical condition, applications should be accompanied by a medical certificate dated prior to the assignment due date. If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a written statement (Word document) outlining why you cannot provide the documentation. You must then upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
• If an extension is being sought on the basis of exceptional circumstances, it must be accompanied by supporting documentation (eg. Statutory declaration).
• For extensions based on a SAP you may be granted a maximum of 7 days (if no earlier maximum date applies). See the Extension or Deferral availability section of each assessment for details. Your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, additional extension requests for the assessment item will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
• Students may be asked to submit evidence of work completed to date. Lack of adequate progress on your assessment item may result in an extension being denied.
• If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, you are advised to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty - seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
• There are no provisions for exemption from an assessment item within UQ rules. If you are unable to submit an assessment piece then, under special circumstances, you may be granted an exemption, but may be required to submit alternative assessment to ensure all learning outcomes are met. 

Applications to defer an exam

In certain circumstances you can apply to take a deferred examination for in-semester and end-of-semester exams. You'll need to demonstrate through supporting documentation how unavoidable circumstances prevented you from sitting your exam. If you can’t, you can apply for a one-off discretionary deferred exam.

Deferred Exam requests are submitted online via mySi-net. Requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with deferred examinations, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons may be found at my.UQ.

Please note:

• Applications can be submitted no later than 5 calendar days after the date of the original exam.
• There are no provisions to defer a deferred exam. You need to be available to sit your deferred examination.
• Your deferred examination request(s) must have a status of "submitted" in mySI-net to be assessed.
• All applications for deferred in-semester examinations are assessed by the relevant school. Applications for deferred end-of-semester examinations are assessed by the Academic Services Division.
• You’ll receive an email to your student email account when the status of your application is updated.
• If you have a medical condition, mental health condition or disability and require alternative arrangements for your deferred exam you’ll need to complete the online alternative exam arrangements through my.UQ. This is in addition to your deferred examinations request. You need to submit this request on the same day as your request for a deferred exam or supplementary assessment. Contact Student Services if you need assistance completing your alternative exam arrangements request.

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

All materials will be available on, or via, the BlackBoard (Learn.UQ) system.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.