Principles/Instrumentation I

Catalog description

This course introduces the fundamental principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Topics include the properties of sound, wave behavior, interaction of sound with tissue, transducers, and image formation. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in applying physical principles to sonographic imaging. Emphasis is placed on understanding how instrumentation and physics concepts affect image quality and diagnostic accuracy, preparing students for advanced coursework and the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination. (3 contact hours)