37319 - In Vivo Neurometabolic Diagnostics (L-Z)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student will know the fundamentals of advanced brain MRI techniques.

The student will be able to interpret the information obtained from these techniques in a clinical setting.

Course contents

• Introduction
• Proton MR Spectroscopy (¹H-MRS)
• Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI, DTI) and tractography
• Functional MRI (fMRI)

Readings/Bibliography

The teaching material provided on the IOL platform (lesson slides, videos, scientific papers) are essential for exam preparation.

Further reading: inherent books available at Neuroimaging Lab, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences, Bellaria Hospital (Pavillion A, ground floor) via Altura 3, Bologna

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

The oral exam will cover all the subjects of the course. The student has to answer questions to demonstrate her/his knowledge of specific subjects, the ability to understand the links between different parts of the course, and the use of appropriate terminology.

Gradation of the final mark:

Insufficient: lack of preparation. Serious and repeated conceptual errors.

18-19: knowledge of the basic concepts without serious gaps. Exposition of concepts and language as a whole acceptable.

20-24: knowledge of the basic concepts without gaps. Ability to analyze and link in partial autonomy. Exposure of discrete concepts and language.

25-29: preparation of good or very good level or even excellent preparation but with inaccuracies in the presentation that compromise the achievement of full marks. Ability to analyze and link independently. Exposure of concepts in the right succession and mastery of the language.

30-30L: full preparation, consolidated and without inaccuracies on the topics covered in the course. Ability to promptly frame the topic. Ability to analyze and connect independently. Concepts in the right succession and full command of the specific language.

Teaching tools

All the slides and other teaching tools used for lectures are made available in electronic format to the students

Office hours

See the website of Caterina Tonon