RAD3004 Neuroimaging for neuroscience research
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD3004 Neuroimaging for neuroscience research is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD3004
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD3004
No unit lists RAD3004 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit extends knowledge of the basic physical principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and addresses safety and the protocols and processing methods used to image brain structure and function.
The unit will introduce the student to neuroimaging techniques for application to neuroscience research. The purpose of the common sequences used to image brain structure and function will be covered and students will learn how to select the most appropriate imaging protocol for the common sequences from within an evidence - based framework.
The unit will enable students to recognise the benefits and limitations of neuroimaging approaches to the characterisation of brain structure and function in health and disease.
Students will be introduced to experimental paradigms and analysis approaches used in neuroimaging research. The unit will conclude with an examination of the application of quality assurance and quality control principles to MRI imaging of the brain and CNS.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester exam (1 hour 10 mins)20%
- End of semester exam (1 hour 10 mins)20%
- 2 x MRI case studies (1,500 words each - 15% each)30%
- Technical quality assurance and quality control report (1,000 words)30%
- 80% attendance at tutorials-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply principles of evidence-based health care practice to MRI imaging in the clinical context
- 2
Explain the role played by the practitioner/researcher in the application of safety principles within the MRI suite.
- 3
Describe a range of indications, participant presentations, participant preparation and positioning methods for MRI studies of the brain.
- 4
Select the appropriate MRI protocol and post processing techniques for MRI studies of the brain structure and function from within an evidence-based framework.
- 5
Use brain images to apply analytical theory and methods supporting the investigation of brain structure and function.
- 6
Apply the principles of quality assurance and quality control to MRI imaging in the context of neuroimaging research.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
5 hours of teacher directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures, 1 hour of tutorials, and 2 hours of workshops.
7 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
- Unit Coordinators
- Imalda Devaparanam
- Professor Jenny Sim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD3004?
RAD3004 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD3004 offered?
In 2022, RAD3004 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is RAD3004?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RAD3004 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.