Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Principles of fMRI 1 Certification Course offers a comprehensive understanding of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) techniques and their applications in neuroscience research and clinical settings. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of fMRI data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation, empowering them to utilise fMRI for studying brain functions and disorders.

Principles of fMRI 1 Certification by Coursera covers topics such as experimental design, data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and result interpretation. Through practical exercises and case studies, students will develop practical skills in implementing fMRI experiments and analysing fMRI data. Taught by leading experts in the field, this course provides a valuable opportunity to expand knowledge in neuroimaging and enhance career prospects in neuroscience research and clinical practice. The course includes 4 modules with approximately 8 hours of content, including various Videos, Readings, and quizzes.

The Highlights

100% Online Course
8 hours of approximate content
Beginner Level
Flexible Schedule

Programme Offerings

Real-World Projects
Project Reviews
Technical Support
Peer community

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Fee Structure

Total Course Fees for 1 month	Rs. 1,699 per month	Rs. 1,699 total
Total Course Fees for 3 months	Rs. 1,166 per month	Rs. 3,499 total
Total Course Fees for 6 months	Rs. 867 per month	Rs. 5,199 total

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Principles of fMRI 1 Certification, students must complete all assessments and assignments along with all practical exercises and course content.

What you will learn

Proficiency in designing and implementing fMRI experiments
Competence in acquiring and preprocessing fMRI data
Ability to perform statistical analysis of fMRI data
Understanding of interpreting and presenting fMRI results
Knowledge of advanced techniques and emerging trends in fMRI research

Who it is for

DoctorNeurologistNeuropsychologist

Undergraduate students in neuroscience or related fields
A Neurologist working in neuroscience or neuroimaging
Individuals seeking a career as a neuropsychologist to enhance their knowledge of their patients.
A Doctor pursuing a career in neuroimaging research or clinical settings

Admission Details

The admission process for the Principles of fMRI 1 Training typically involves the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the course page on the following link:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/functional-mri

Step 2: Click on the "Enrol Now" button

Step 3: Fill out the application form with your personal details.

Step 4: Make the payment for the course fees with any mode of your choice after which you will have access to the complete course content

Application Details

The application form for the Principles of fMRI 1 Certification Classes can be accessed and filled out online on the Coursera website, there is no separate application form.

The Syllabus

Videos

Module 1: Introduction and Ground Rules
Module 2: Goals of fMRI Analysis
Module 3: fMRI Data Structure
Module 4.1: Psychological Inference Part 1
Module 4.2: Psychological Inference Part 2
Module 5: Basic Understanding of MR Physics
Module 6: Forming an Image
Module 7: K Space

Readings

Syllabus
Principles of fMRI Book

Quiz

Quiz 1

Videos

Module 8: Signal, Noise, and Bold Physiology
Module 9: fMRI Artifacts and Types of Noise
Module 10.1: Spatial and Temporal Resolution of Bold Part 1
Module 10.2: Spatial and Temporal Resolution of Bold Part 2
Module 11: Experimental Design
Module 12.1: Kinds of Designs Part 1
Module 12.2: Kinds of Designs Part 2
Module 13: Pre-Processing of fMRI Data
Module 14: Pre-Processing (continued)

Quiz

Quiz 2

Videos

Module 15: General Linear Model
Module 16: Applying GLM to fMRI Data
Module 17: Details of Building GLM Models
Module 18: Linear Basis Sets
Module 19: Filtering & Nuisance Covariates
Module 20: GLM Estimation
Module 21: Noise Models - AR Models

Module 22: Inference - Contrasts and T-tests

Quiz

Quiz 3

Videos

Module 23: Group-level Analysis I
Module 24: Group-level Analysis II
Module 25: Group-level Analysis III
Module 26: Multiple Comparison Problem in fMRI
Module 27: FWER Correction
Module 28: FDR Correction
Module 29: Pitfalls and Multiple Comparisons

Quiz

Quiz 4

Evaluation process

The Principles of fMRI 1 Certification does not have any specific exams for certification. Assessment is primarily based on assignments, practical exercises, and active participation in course activities.