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Aug 31, 2024
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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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