Principles and Instrumentation of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound I

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of the physical principles of ultrasound. It examines how diagnostic ultrasound works (how it is generated and how it interacts with tissues). Also covered in this course is the instrumentation used to transmit, receive and present echo information and the application of these to the practice of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology. COREQUISITES: PHYC 1320.03 RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology FORMATS: Lecture