SONO 205 - Acoustical Physics and Instrumentation II

(TP/SS only)

A continuation of SONO 105. Fundamental principles of acoustical physics, including speed of sound, reflection, refraction, and attenuation through soft tissue; principles of pulse echo imaging and scanning speed limitation. PREREQUISITE(S): SONO 105 . COREQUISITE(S): SONO 262 . One-and-a-half hours lecture, one hour laboratory each week. Formerly MS 202.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate a basic mathematical concepts including algebraic relationships, formulas, variables, graphing, scientific notation, units of measurement, and metric unit conversion.
Discuss the basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls and image processing.
Recognize and describe image artifacts and techniques to minimize or eliminate them.
Explain how pulsed Doppler, color flow imaging, and amplitude imaging is achieved.
Describe the importance of performance, safety, and output measurements and standards.

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