8/24/14
Angelina College
Health Careers Division
DMSO 1342 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics
General Syllabus
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BASIC COURSE INFORMATION:
A. Course Description: Continuation of Basic Ultrasound Physics. Includes interaction of
Ultrasound with tissues, mechanics of ultrasound production and display, various
Transducer designs and construction, quality assurance, bio effects, and image artifacts.
May introduce methods of Doppler flow analysis.
B. Intended Audience: Students enrolled in the Angelina College Sonography Program.
C. Instructors:
Autumn Conner
Office Location: HCII Rm 222B
Office Hours: Mondays – 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. Fridays 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Phone: Conner- 633-5422
E-mail Address: aconner@angelina.edu
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Objectives- (Basic Intellectual competencies)
1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis,
evaluation and synthesis of information.
2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and
expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of
numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work
effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and
consequences to ethical decision making.
6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic
responsibility, and the ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities.
B. Course Objectives for all sections –
1. Explain the standard units of measurements.
2. Describe sound waves, propagation of ultrasound through tissue, reflection, refraction,
and scattering.
3. Explain transducer technology, and discuss the advantages and limitations of the
various types.
4. Discuss the basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator
controls.
5. Identify and describe the basic components of the sonography machine.
6. List the different types of transducers and their uses in diagnostic imaging.
7. Identify the different components of the transducer and its importance in imaging.
8. List the controls and functions a sonographer uses in acquiring a diagnostic image.
9. Label the display and image storage systems used in Sonography.
10. Define fundamental principles of Doppler imaging.
11. Describe the Doppler effect.
12. Explain the uses of the doppler system controls, functionality, limitations and Trade-offs.
13. Discuss the differences between continuous and pulsed wave imaging.
14. Define dynamic range and discuss how it is used.
15. Identify the display controls and their functions.
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Describe the conversion of analog to digital imaging.
Distinguish differences with pre and post- processing.
Define harmonic imaging.
Describe the principles of harmonics.
Discuss tissue harmonics.
Identify the forms of flow associated with hemodynamics.
Differentiate between laminar and turbulent flow.
Describe the uses of hemodynamics with Sonography.
Categorize and describe the different artifacts seen in diagnostic imaging.
Identify different causes for artifacts.
Differentiate which artifacts are derived from mechanical or from the medium.
Define Bioeffects.
Describe the sonographers’ role in assuring safety and bioeffects in diagnostic imaging.
List the instruments used in measuring sound energy produced by a transducer.
Identify published guidelines and standards according to the AIUM in regards to
Bioeffects and safety in Sonography.
List the ALARA principles that a sonographer practices.
Identify the different tools and phantoms used in Quality Assurance.
List the performance measurements used in Quality Assurance.
Describe the importance of the tests performed on the equipment in Sonography.
WECM: End-of-course Outcomes:
Describe pulse-echo principles and actions; identify instrument options and
Transducer selection; identify common image artifacts; and describe potential
Bioeffects.
Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A. Assessments for the Core Intellectual Competencies –
1. Critical Thinking Skills
2. Communication Skills
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills
4. Teamwork
5. Personal Responsibility
6. Social Responsibility
B. Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –
SCANS (Secretary of Labor’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)
Students are expected to demonstrate basic competency in academic and workforce
Skills. The following competencies with evaluation are covered in DMSO 1302:
SCANS Skills:
Evaluation:
Foundation Skills
Required readings, Written Assignments; Descision
making & problem solving Mathematical calculations
Demonstrated competency in lab
Workplace Competencies:
Applies technology, acquires and evaluates information,
Organizes and maintains information, works in groups
Participates as a Team Member
Demonstrated Competency in Clinical
C. Assessments for the Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –
Non-applicable
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INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Methodologies common to all sections
1. Power Point Presentations
2. Lecture
3. Lecture notes on web enhancement page
4. Laboratory demonstrations
5. Classroom participation
6. Discussion
7. Individualized instruction (as needed)
B. Methodologies determined by the instructor-same as above
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment –
Understanding Ultrasound Physics- 4th Edition, Sidney Edelman
Supplemental Text and MaterialsUltrasound Physics and Instrumentation –Pegasus Lecture, Inc. 4th Edition Miele
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation – Mosby 4th Edition Hedrick, Hykes, Starchman
Diagnostic Ultrasound Principles and Instrumentation – Saunders 7th Edition, Kremkau
B. Assignments –
Class Schedule / Assignments
Date
Reading/Writing
09/08
Chpt. 1-3
Lecture/Discussion
Power Point Pres.
09/15
Chpt. 4 & 5
Power Point Pres.
09/22
Quiz (1-5) Start Chpt. 6
Power Point Pres.
Quiz
09/29
Chpt.6 & 7
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
10/06
Chpt. 8 & 9
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
10/13
Mid-Semester Exam
Chpt. 1-9
Exam
10/20
Chpt 10 -12
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
10/27
Chpt. 12 & 13
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
11/03
11/10
Quiz (Chpt. 10-13)
Lecture Chpt. 14
Chpt. 15-17
Power Point Pres.
Quiz
Discussion
11/17
Chpt. 18-20
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
11/24
Quiz (Chpt. 14-20)
Chpt.21
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
12/01
Chpt. 22-24
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
12/08
Classroom Presentations
Power Point Pres.
Discussion
Evaluation
Discussion
Discussion
12/15
Final
C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as
stated in the Angelina College Handbook.)
Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that
may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of
the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person
with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so.
Tutoring: Student Tutoring and Access Center (STAC)- Free student tutoring services.
Students are able to attend scheduled tutoring sessions or can be recommended by a
faculty member to tutor students in a course.
Angelina College (AC) admits students without regard to race, religion, color, gender,
age, creed, national origin, veteran status, or disabilities, and is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies of AC should be directed to: Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Vice President and Dean of
Instruction, 3500 South First, Lufkin, TX 75902, telephone 936.633.5201.
Attendance – See Sonography Student Handbook 2014 (Attendance Information and
Policies). Students considering withdrawing from the program should speak with the
Program Coordinator for withdrawal and re-entry information.
The course instructor will follow the attendance policies adopted by Angelina College and
Sonography Program. Didactic absences: The established and published class times
are to be observed. Students entering the classroom eight minutes after the scheduled
class start will be counted absent. Three (3) consecutive or four (4) cumulative absences
will result in the student being dropped from the course. This course meets one day a
week.
Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor –
1. If a student is absent on the day of a scheduled Unit Examination, the instructor
reserves the right to issue an essay examination.
2. According to the college handbook, academic dishonesty to include, but not limited
to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion will not be tolerated. Violation of this policy will
result in a grade of zero on the assignment in question and the violator will
automatically be referred to the Sonography Program Coordinator for further
disciplinary action.
3. The established class times will be observed. Students arriving late disrupt others
who arrive on time. Roll will be taken at 8:08 a.m. and absences will be recorded
without further changes. Please refer to the college General Bulletin and
Sonography Handbook regarding tardy absence policies. Note: Family members
are not allowed in the classroom during class time as they provide disruption to
others.
4. Please refer to the lab schedule for your assigned lab day and the lab
participation/attendance policies.
5. Cell phones and pagers should be set so they provide no disruption to the class. Cell
phones are not allowed to be visible during examinations.
6. If necessary, information in this course syllabus may be altered by the instructor.
Students will be given adequate notice of any schedule changes.
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The Basics
Sound Waves
Intensities
Interaction of sound and media
Range equation
Axial resolution
Transducers
Sound Beams
Display modes
Two-Dimensional Imaging
Real- Time Imaging
Pulsed Echo Instrumentation
Displays and Image Storage
Dynamic Range
Harmonics and Contrast agents
Hemodynamics
Doppler Principles
Artifacts
Quality Assurance
Bioeffects
A. Required Content/ Topics –
B. Additional Content
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria
Unit Exams (3)
Daily Grades
MidSemester Exam
Comprehensive Final Examination
B. Determination of Grade
92 - 100 = A
83 - 91 = B
75 - 82 = C
45% (Each exam = 15%)
10% (all exercises will total 10%)
20 %
25%
100%
70 – 74 = D
0 - 69 = F
VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by
informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.
Syllabi Signature Page
DMSO 1342
I,
, have read and understand the syllabus for this course. It is my
responsibility to review the AC and Sonography Student Handbooks each semester. If I have
any questions regarding policies or procedures in these handbooks, it is my responsibility to
seek clarification from a program instructor.
Furthermore, I understand that all test questions and other test materials must be kept
confidential and secure from disclosure. These materials are not available to me outside of the
test administration, either before or after the test administration. I understand that I can not and
will not take any assessment materials including notes from the test administration room. Any
other duplication of test materials, in whole or part, is prohibited. I promise and agree not to
disclose any of the contents of the assessment and will not duplicate or reproduce information
contained in the test in whole or in part.
Also, I understand that the use of cell phones and all other communication devices are strictly
prohibited in the classroom. Using electronic devices (other than an approved calculator) may
result in voiding of my test scores.
By signing this form, I indicate that I understand the information provided on this form and in the
AC and Radiography Student Handbooks. I understand that violations regarding the handbook
policies will result in disciplinary action.
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