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

Demonstrate an understanding of the physical nature of sound and its interaction with tissue.
Demonstrate basic understanding of transducers and how they are used in the clinical setting.
Identify imaging artifacts.
Describe what is meant by biological effects and know the safe operation of ultrsound equipment.
Demonstrate knowledge of different types of ultrsound equpment and its medical use and application.

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