SON2211 Medical Sonographic Physics
This course presents the principles and fundamentals of diagnostic ultrasound physics and how these apply to clinical practice. Basic acoustical physics and the interaction of acoustical waves in human tissue are introduced. The curriculum emphasizes transducer design and construction, ultrasound in soft tissue, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams.
Enrollment Requirements
Prerequisite:
SON1210
Offered
Fall