SC-145 Ultrasound Physics

This course offers an overview of ultrasound physics as applicable to the medical field.  Emphasis is placed on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission and resolution of sound beams. Topics include ultrasound wave generation and propagation, transducers, pulse echo imaging, Doppler, bioeffects, and safety.  Lecture and Lab.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None.