DMSO 1302 - Basic Ultrasound Physics

3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 clinal hours. 0 lab hours.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into DMSO Program.
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Foundations of acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue. Emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams.
Additional Fees: $80 PACS fee
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the interaction of sound and soft tissues; explain sound production and propagation; and summarize the basic principles and techniques of ultrasound.