Mar 29, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

SONO 2011 - Physics & Instrumentation 2



Credit hours: 2 (Lecture: 2 - Volunteer State; Lecture: 2, Lab: 0 - Chattanooga State)

Prerequisites: SONO 2001 - Physics & Instrumentation 1  

Industry Certifications American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) certification exam

Course Description:
A continuation of the physics principles first introduced in SONO 2001, with applications of fundamentals and characteristics of physics principles in the use of diagnostic medical sonography. Theories of physics principals and instrumentation are discussed and reviewed with an emphasis on clinical application.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Depict interactions between the propagating sound beam and the tissue medium which occur in producing the resultant image.
  2. Gain an appreciation for ultrasound manufacturer considerations in the development and assembly of an ultrasound transducer and the unit’s instrumentation components.
  3. Perform equipment manipulations to adjust for image limitations.
  4. Utilize the appropriate instrumentation on the ultrasound system to correspond with the desired effects within the ultrasound system’s receiver and memory functions for optimal image display.
  5. Relate the knowledge of physics principles gained regarding the characteristics of the ultrasound beam to the improved quality in the formation of the ultrasound image.