Cardiac MRI - Techniques & Applications (MRES7016)

Course overview

Theoretical background and clinical applications of cardiac MRI will be addressed. Theory covered will include, optimised cardiac pulse sequence design, patient set up and anatomical imaging planes, anatomical and functional imaging and clinical applications.

Cardiac MRI (CMRI) is becoming increasingly popular as a non-invasive imaging modality to investigate myocardial viability, cardiac disease and congenital anomalies.ﾠ This interest stems from the availability of new generation state-of-the-art MRI scanners, optimised for rapid image acquisition with improved image signal-to-noise and tissue contrast.ﾠ In addition, most cardiac MRI scanners now have substantial image post-processing tools, offering dynamic analysis of cardiac data. The aim of this course is to introduce many of the underlying hurdles associated with CMRI and how such problems are addressed to enable acquisition of high quality clinical cardiac images.ﾠ We will focus on various acquisition sequences and methods of reducing image motion artefact, cardiac anatomy and imaging planes and cover important background theory regarding some of the more common clinical investigations involving both structural and dynamic studies.ﾠ These include first pass and delayed enhancement perfusion studies, blood flow and assessment of myocardial wall motion using tagging MRI techniques.ﾠ In this course we will endeavour to include clinical examples to supplement the theoretical aspects of the course.

Course requirements

Assumed background

Undergraduate qualification in radiography, biomedical engineering or medical physics (or international equivalent).

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

(MRES7001or MRES7100) + (MRES7004 or MRES7400) + MRES7005.

Restrictions

Enrolment restricted to Magnetic Resonance program suite students.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

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

Additional timetable information

Additional Timetable Information (optional)

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 In-person.

External tutorial structure Tutorial recordings posted on Blackboard ﾠ

Aims and outcomes

The aim of this course is to introduceﾠthe underlying hurdles associated with CMRI and how such problems are addressed to enable acquisition of high quality clinical cardiac images.ﾠ

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

Quiz 1

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

10%

Due date

The quiz duration is 10 minutes (from the start of the quiz).

This test is available from 23 August 9:00 to 14:00 30 August. This test can’t be saved. Once the quiz is started, it must to be completed within 10 minutes. The quiz will be submitted automatically once the time expires.

Task description

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.

Assignment One

Mode

Written

Category

Essay/ Critique

Weight

20%

Due date

13/09/2024 2:00 pm

Task description

Submission guidelines

Please submit assignments to TurnItIn, through BlackBoard (https://learn.uq.edu.au ). Detailed instructions on how to access and use TurnItIn will be provided at the beginning of the semester.
The assignment should be saved as a word or a pdf file. The file name should be MRES7016_surname_assign1.doc . The first page of your assignment must be the assignment coversheet filled with your details. The coversheet is available for downloading on Blackboard.

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

You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.

10% per day

Quiz 2

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

10%

Due date

This test is available from 04 October 9:00 to 14:00 11 October. This test can’t be saved. Once the quiz is started, it must to be completed within 10 minutes. The quiz will be submitted automatically once the time expires.

Task description

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

You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.

Assignment Two

Mode

Written

Category

Essay/ Critique

Weight

20%

Due date

18/10/2024 2:00 pm

Friday of Week 12

Task description

Submission guidelines

Please submit assignments to TurnItIn, through BlackBoard (https://learn.uq.edu.au ). Detailed instructions on how to access and use TurnItIn will be provided at the beginning of the semester.
The assignment should be saved as a word or a pdf file. The file name should be MRES7016_surname_assign2.doc . The first page of your assignment must be the assignment coversheet filled with your details. The coversheet is available for downloading on Blackboard.

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

You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.

10% per day

Online Final examination

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

40%

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.

Course grading

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

Additional course grading information

Students are required to achieve a mark of 45% in the final exam, and an overall mark of 50% to pass the course.

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Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

Online Tutorials:

The semester is broken into 5-7 forums.ﾠ These are considered a compulsory part of the program, and it is expected that each student will make contributions (be it an answer, question, or a comment) to at least 60% of the forums.ﾠ Students should check their email at least 3 times per week, and in this way maximise the benefits of the forums, both for themselves and fellow students.

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

Central to the study program is the Blackboard website. This website is an authenticated website, only accessible by authorised students and staff. It provides a Schedule of Study, Assignment topics and relevant reference material and web addresses. It is also used to conduct tutorials.

http://learn.uq.edu.au

Students are encouraged to use the UQ Library services.

There is information about facilities available to remote students, including borrowing and photocopy requests.ﾠ Students are also encouraged to access a number of international databases available through the library.ﾠ The name and email address of the library contact person is distributed each semester, and students are assuredﾠof her willingness to answer any queries.

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.