PHYS 350 - Physics of Diagnostic Ultrasound

Institution:

Seattle University

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Description:

An introduction to ultrasound physics for students in diagnostic ultrasound. Topics treated include the physics of pulsed ultrasound, including its production and detection by transducers; characteristics of pulses and sound beams; interaction of ultrasound with tissue, including attenuation, impedance, reflection, refraction, scattering, and ranging; hemodynamics; the Doppler effect; introduction to ultrasonic instrumentation. Prerequisites: PHYS 106 or equivalent; MATH 131 or 134; enrollment in the diagnostic ultrasound program or permission of the physics department. (fall)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seattleu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 296-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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