Introduction to measuring the human brain using magnetic resonance imaging, 3 ECTS

In order to pass the course, students are expected to be able to:

• describe the essential aspects of the human brain anatomy and physiology most relevant to MRI
• give a simple description of MRI and how it is used to measure brain structure and function
• enumerate different measurements done with MRI and give examples of research questions which can be address with the help of the different measurements,
• give examples of experimental designs and data analysis techniques adequate for different research questions
• discuss MRI in relation to other methods

What has been most positive about the course?

• "I really liked lab classes, I would enjoy having more of them."
• "The very friendly and competent guidance by Rita and Patrik."
• "The engaging teachers and environment, the mix of disciplines, the lectures making the technical stuff possible to grasp. The teachers were very good and helpful. They provided a good and friendly learning atmosphere even though the subject, at least for me, was rather difficult."

Would you recommend the course?

• "Great course for MRI interested PhD students who have some knowledge about it but not enough to plan an experiment themselves."
• "It was very engaging and I learned a lot."
• "highly"

Last time the course was offered: Autumn 2021

Number of participants: 16

Number of respondents on course evaluation: 12 (75%)

Mandatory elements

Attendance of at least 90 % on all parts of the course moments is compulsory.

In certain cases the examinator can, after consulting with the responsible teacher, exempt students from participation in a moment of the course. In these cases the student can be asked to complete compensatory assignment.

Examination

The students will be assessed i) continuously during the course during group discussions and practical excercises and ii) presentation of an independent project.

Instruction

The course occasions consist of lectures, seminars with groups discussions, lab-visits, hands-on tutorials and student presentations.

Course dates

26 March, 9.00-15.00
9 April, 9.00-15.00
30 April, 9.00-15.00
14 May, 9.00-15.00
28 May, 9.00-15.00

NB. The course will be offered on campus only.

Period: Spring semester 2025

Course dates: TBA

Language of instruction: English

Course syllabus: Course Syllabus LI104FU pdf, 442.2 kB.

Application

Applications for courses starting in the autumn semester 2024 are received between May 15 and June 15, 2024. Notifications of acceptance are sent out as soon as possible after the final date.

All applications are sent by the supervisor to: doctoralschool@hum.su.se. Official transcript of records, or certificate of registration, verifying the applicant's status as doctoral student should be enclosed with the application.

All courses are free of charge, and they are open to all who are admitted to studies on PhD-level, regardless of faculty or university. Prerequisites and special admittance requirements may apply for some courses.

How do I apply?

The application form (document link below) is used to apply for a place in a course. The supervisor (or equivalent) must support the doctoral student’s application with a motivation as to why the doctoral student should participate in the course. The supervisor also submits the proposal to the following address: doctoralschool@hum.su.se.

Application form for place in a joint faculty course docx, 294.6 kB.

Who can apply?

The Faculty of Humanities’ doctoral students have priority for places, and external doctoral students (from Stockholm University or another university) can be admitted to a course subject to availability. External doctoral students will be registered in Ladok in order to enable the Board to monitor all participants in a course.