Sound Principles

Catalog description

Discusses the fundamentals of ultrasound physics along with the principle underlying design and operation of the ultrasound equipment. Includes mathematics of ultrasound physics, properties of continuous and pulsed acoustic waves, effects of interfaces, the generation of ultrasound and Doppler principles. Covers the types of different instrumentation, display modes, image artifacts, quality performance measurements and bioeffects. Achieves didactic objectives through the use of images, supplemental reading materials, lecture, and class discussion. Achieves psychomotor objectives through laboratory practice sessions enhanced by instructor evaluations.