PHYS-170

Physics for Sonography I

CREDITS: 3
LENGTH: 15 weeks
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REQUISITES: Corequisites: BIO-170, SONO-100, SONO-103, SONO-105, SONO-107, SONO-109
 
DESCRIPTION:
In this introductory course students will learn the principles of sound travel, interactions within the body, and application to a sonographic exam. Concepts include the properties, creation and detection of sound waves. Also covered are instrumentation, artifacts, digital imaging, and storage and safety considerations for both the operator and the patient. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

Course Schedule

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