Course Information

Overview

RAD228 is an introduction to MRI programming for GE scanners. This includes EPIC (Environment for Pulse Programming in C) as well as other related topics such as reconstruction programming and debugging. The course aims to provide an initial understanding of EPIC – considerably more time is needed to gain expertise.

The course will be taught with a flipped-classroom format including:

• Pre-recorded lectures that must be viewed prior to class

• In-class discussions of pre-recorded lectures

• Self-study lab exercises at MRI scanners

Prerequisites include a working knowledge of both MRI (EE369B or equivalent) and C programming.

Requirements (Ideally Prior to Class Start)

• Instructor Permission (Email Instuctor)

• Access to MRI scanners

• Enrollment in Lucas MRI Safety Class. (By mid-March, fill out form, indicating me as someone teaching you.)

• ID on MRI compiler system (At First Class)

• Basic Linux/Unix Skills (Many online resources)

Class Time and Location:

• Classes will meet Mondays 8:30-10am at the Lucas 3T3 Scanner

• Other Times on MR scanners will be reserved by students

Grading

• Participation (20%)

• Weekly Programming Assignments (30%)

• Extension Exercises (20%)

• Project (30%)

Notes / Changes from Prior Years

• The course will be taught on EPIC 25.0. While code may be available for prior versions, there is no guarantee of support.

• Auditors are welcome, and encouraged to work with students. Scanner access priority goes to students.

Textbook

We will NOT follow a particular textbook. If you work on MRI, the following are useful, so consider borrowing one or both.

Handbook of MRI Pulse Sequences Matt Bernstein, Kevin King, Joe Zhou Free link (within Stanford) Amazon link

Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Dwight Nishimura Order Here