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Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MOLI7108)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
Study level
Postgraduate Coursework
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Mathematics & Physics School

This course will cover patient screening, preparation and common clinical MRI protocols used when imaging various parts of the human body.

Note: This course will include a compulsory one week on campus component in Brisbane. If you wish to enrol in the external offering of the course, you must email cai@enquire.uq.edu.au to confirm you can attend this on campus activity before you will be able to enrol.

This course is designed to provide insight into clinical MRI for those that have had little or no experience in the field. Topics will includeᅠMRI safety, patient screening, preparation and common clinical indications and MRI protocols used when imaging various parts of the human body.

This course will include a compulsory one week on campus component in Brisbane. This occurs in approximately week 11 and will be confirmed with students and the imaging facilities within the first 3 weeks of semester.

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 available to both internal and external students.

Course contact

Course staff

Lecturer

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 atᅠCentre for Advanced Imaging, Building 57, Level 2 Seminar Room.ᅠ

Internal tutorial structure

External tutorial structure

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Tutorial recordings posted on Blackboard

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Week 11: One week compulsory on-campus attendance.

Aims and outcomes

Students who take this course will be future users of the new hybrid technology and need to have aᅠbasic understanding of how to perform clinical MRI of various parts of the human body

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of anatomy, key pathologies and MRI protocols for various parts of the human body.

LO2.

Prepare both patient and equipment in order to carry out an MRI exam

LO3.

Understand the importance and application of MRI metal screening form 

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Essay/ Critique Assignment 1 20%

23/08/2024 5:00 pm

Essay/ Critique Assignment 2 20%

4/10/2024 5:00 pm

Practical/ Demonstration Practical Assessment* 20%

9/10/2024 - 11/10/2024

Examination Final Examination 40%

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Assessment details

Assignment 1

Mode
Written
Category
Essay/ Critique
Weight
20%
Due date

23/08/2024 5:00 pm

Task description

Routine MRI sequences have long been regarded as excellent diagnostic tools for the detection of brain tumour. However, improved treatment and prognosis may be dependent upon more accurate tumour localisation and characterisation than such routine sequences provide. Discuss how more advanced MRI techniques aid routine MRI sequences in brain tumour imaging. (Word limit 2,000 with 10% rule)

Submission guidelines

Submissions are to be made through Turnitin

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

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

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item a penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24 hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.

Assignment 2

Mode
Written
Category
Essay/ Critique
Weight
20%
Due date

4/10/2024 5:00 pm

Task description

Discuss the patient preparation techniques and equipment involved in prostate imaging. Include some post processing techniques derived from prostate dynamic contrast enhancement sequence (Word limit 2,000 words with 10% rule).

Submission guidelines

Submissions are to be made through Turnitin

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

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

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item a penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24 hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.

Practical Assessment*

Mode
Activity/ Performance
Category
Practical/ Demonstration
Weight
20%
Due date

9/10/2024 - 11/10/2024

Task description

1 x practical assessment at end of on campus attendance (20%). Confirmation of Week 11 for on-campus attendance will be provided by the end of week 2 of semester. Precise timetabling during the practical week will be provided closer to that week.

*Non-attendace for the practical week will result in a grade of zero for the practical assessment.

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

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

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Final Examination

Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
40%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Task description

Final Examination organised by Central Examinations.

Further Examination information will be provided during semester. Students can practice using a sample exam available from the library.

The examination is a non-invigilated online exam. It will be centrally timetabled and in the form of a pdf file you can download from Blackboard. You can write the exam electronically on a suitable device. You will have 10 minutes planning time followed by 2 hours to complete the exam. A further 15 minutes are allowed during which you must upload your exam to Blackboard. You will be advised of the date and time in which to complete the examination once the examination timetable has been determined. Note that late penalties will be strictly applied as per University policy.

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 120 minutes
Calculator options

Any calculator permitted

Open/closed book Open Book examination
Exam platform Learn.UQ
Invigilation

Not invigilated

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.

Grade Description
1 (Low Fail)

Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: 1% Demonstrates very limited knowledge.

2 (Fail)

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: 30% Demonstrates limited knowledge.

3 (Marginal Fail)

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes

Course grade description: 47% Demonstrates some knowledge.

4 (Pass)

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: 50% Demonstrates adeuqate knowledge.

5 (Credit)

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: 65% Demonstrates substantial knowledge.

6 (Distinction)

Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: 75% Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge.

7 (High Distinction)

Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: 85% Demonstrates an excellent knowledge.

Additional course grading information

In order to pass this course, students must receive at least 45% of the available marks on the final examination.

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

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Other course materials

If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.

Required

Item Description Further Requirement
Fully enclosed shoes Fully enclosed shoes are required to be worn during practical week own item needed

Additional learning resources information

Recommended Learning Resources

Available through the UQ Library

Functional Neuroradiology: Principles and Clinical Applications | SpringerLink

Atlas of Multiparametric Prostate MRI: With PI-RADS Approach and Anatomic-MRI-Pathological Correlation | SpringerLink

Learning activities

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

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Tutorial

MRI Safety Screening

MRI Safety Screening

Learning outcomes: L01

Tutorial

MRI Preparation

MRI Preparation

Tutorial

Brain Anatomy

Brain Anatomy

Tutorial

Brain Anatomy and Imaging

Brain Anatomy and Imaging

Tutorial

MRI and Gadolinium

MRI and Gadolinium

Tutorial

Brain Imaging Techniques

Brain Imaging Techniques

Tutorial

Brain Imaging Techniques

Brain Imaging Techniques

Lecture

MRI Prostate

MRI Prostate

Tutorial

MRI Prostate

MRI Prostate

Tutorial

MRI Inflammation

MRI Inflammation

Practical

ON-CAMPUS PRACTICAL

On-Campus Practical-10%

Tutorial

MRI Infection

MRI Infection

Tutorial

Other MRI Applications

Other MRI Applications

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:

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