Revised 08/2008

DMS 218 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory I (1 CR.)

Course Description

Presents practice with basic instrumentation, mathematical calculations, and basic properties of acoustical physics. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

This course provides hands-on experience to reinforce knowledge gained in DMS 208. 

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

The student must satisfactorily complete all previous sonography courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate the principles of acoustical physics
• Demonstrate proper use of the basic types of equipment used in sonography
• Demonstrate the interactions of sound with tissue
• Differentiate among various transducer types to include sector, linear and phased arrays
• Calculate using the units of measurement used in sonography
• Demonstrate basic quality assurance practices related to sonography equipment

Major Topics to Be Included

• Principles of acoustical physics
• Components of ultrasound equipment
• Units of measurement
• Quality assurance programs