Course Overview
Sonography Principles 1 is an introductory course that presents the basic physical principles that apply to diagnostic ultrasound imaging. The course will review some mathematical tools (i.e. basic algebra, logarithms, and trigonometry), describe the properties of waves and relate these properties to sound and ultrasound. The physical principles of ultrasound creation and detection will be described along with the basic instrumentation used in single element and multi-element transducers. The pulse-echo imaging technique will be covered and real time imaging modalities will be explained. Digital imaging and storage will be reviewed along with an overview of the Picture Archiving and Communication system (PACS) in relation to the Radiological Information System (RIS). Finally, a brief introduction to Colour Doppler Imaging will be given. The emphasis of this course will be in the integration of concepts with applications.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Effectively communicate and interpret diagnostic sonographic measurements using proper units and prefixes, and to perform unit conversions.
- Describe the basic properties of ultrasound waves including their wavelength, period, and frequency, the nature of wave propagation, wave reflection and refraction, amplitude and intensity measurement, and beam attenuation.
- List the types of ultrasonic transducers commonly used in diagnostic sonography, report their internal construction, and compare and contrast the beam characteristics of each type.
- Briefly describe the design and function of 3-dimensional transducers.
- Explain the pulse-echo technique used to form sonographic images and the limitations the techniques impose on resolution and frame rates.
- Describe digital image processing, storage, and display techniques commonly used in sonography. Outline the advantage and disadvantages of the Picture Archiving and Storage system (PACS) used for image storage, manipulation, and sharing.
- State the different types of imaging modalities available to diagnostic sonography, including A-mode, B-mode, M-mode, and Doppler Imaging (Colour Doppler, Pulsed Wave or Spectral Doppler, and Power Doppler).
- Describe the appearance and causes of artifacts encountered during B-mode ultrasound imaging.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
Sonography Physics 1 (PHYS 1073) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Cardiac Sonography Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General Sonography Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General and Cardiac Sonography Option)
Diploma Full-time
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