ADI 111 - Sonography Principles & Instrumentation I

2.00 Credit(s)

This course familiarizes students with the basic physical principles governing medical ultrasound equipment and its use. This course initially examines the history and development of Diagnostic Medical Sonography as a modality. Emphasis is placed on the properties of acoustic waves and their behavior as they propagate and encounter human tissue. The instruments used to generate and receive sound waves for medical imaging purposes are studied with respect to their design and operating characteristics. 39.6 Lec. Hrs.