DMS 101 - Ultrasound Physics

Institution:

Owens Community College

Subject:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Description:

Discusses the fundamentals of ultrasound physics along with the principal underlying design and operation of the ultrasound equipment. Includes mathematics of ultrasound physics, properties of continuous and pulsed acoustic waves, effects of interfaces, the generation of ultrasound and Doppler principles. Covers the types of different instrumentation, display modes, image artifacts, quality performance measurements and bioeffects. Achieves didactic objectives through the use of images, supplemental reading materials, lecture, and class discussion.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MIT106

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

https://www.owens.edu

Phone Number:

(567) 661-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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