DUTEC 170 - Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation I

3 CR

Covers acoustical physics, including heat energy, light and sound, wave theory, reflection, refraction, resonance, tissue interaction, transducers, bioeffects, and computers in ultrasonics.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

Course Outcomes

Comprehend the physical nature of sound and its interaction with tissue
Differentiate the multiple types of transducers and how they are each used in the clinical setting
Identify imaging artifacts and methodologies used to correct or avoid them
Describe what is meant by biological effects and how to safely operate ultrasound equipment within acceptable limits (ALARA)
Recognize different types of ultrasound equipment, their medical uses, functions, and applications

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning
Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science)

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