ADI 111 - Sonography Prin & Instrumentation I

Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
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 piezoelectric effect and imaging transducers are studied with respect to their design and operating characteristics.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C or higher in PHY 185 and PHY 186, or PHY 162 and PHY 172, or RAD 800, or RAD 420. A minimum grade of C or higher in HSC 113 and PHI 105. Admission to an ADI Program.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the physical characteristics of acoustic waves.
Explain the interaction between acoustic waves and media and the role of each interaction in image formation.
Explain the piezoelectric effect and both natural and manmade materials with these properties.
List the basic components of an ultrasound transducer.
Differentiate between the various types of ultrasound transducers, their function, and clinical applications.