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DELAWARE
TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
CAMPUS COURSE SYLLABUS
Campus: Wilmington/CCHS
Department: Allied Health/Science
Course Number and Title: DMS 110 Acoustical Physics
Instructor Name: Ray Lynch, MD Telephone:
302-571-5320
E-mail:
wlynch@dtcc.edu
Web
Site: http://physics.dtcc.edu
Pre-requisites: PHY 111 Conceptual Physics
Co-requisites:
Course Hours and Credits: 3:0:3
Course Description: This course is
designed to give a theoretical and practical understanding of the basic
principles of ultrasound instrumentation, sound wave concepts, characteristics
of sound propagating media, beam patterns, beam and image artifact, Doppler
effect, system performance testing, and bio-effects and safety.
Text: Physics Text Volume I and II, 4th edition,
Frank Miele, Pegasus Lectures, Inc. Publishers, 2005
Essentials of Ultrasound Physics, James Zagzebski, Mosby
Publishers.
Materials: Refer
to separate instructor handout
Method of Instruction: Campus classroom.
Manuals: Allied Health/Science Department Policy Manual
2004
Disclaimer:
Core Course Performance Objectives:
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Define and categorize sound wave production. (CCC 1-2,5-7,9,
PGC 5, 8-9)
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Contrast and perform basic ultrasound imaging and
instrumentation. (CCC 1-7, PGC 1-8)
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Define Doppler shift and differentiate Doppler
instrumentation. (CCC 1-2,5-7,9, PGC 5,8-9)
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Compare digital signaling and image processing. (CCC
1-2,5-6,9 PGC1-5,7)
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Categorize and evaluate bio-effects associated with sound
propagation. (CCC 1-25-7,9, PGC 1-9)
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Describe, demonstrate and contrast image artifacts. (CCC
1-9, PGC 1-9)
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Describe and perform quality control and acceptance
testing. (CCC 1-7, PGC 1-8)
Measurable Performance Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Define and categorize sound and discuss sound wave
production.
1.1 Define sound and discuss its
mechanical nature.
1.2 Summarize the requirements
for sound propagation and the media which will and which will not support
sound transmission.
1.3 Define and categorize sound in terms of
frequency.
1.4 Describe harmonic motion using the wave
equation.
1.5 Define and differentiate compression and
rarefaction.
1.6 Define and differentiate longitudinal and
transverse waves.
1.7 Describe the properties (physical
descriptors ) of waves and list their symbols.
1.8 Contrast interactions of ultrasound with
tissues.
2. Contrast and perform basic ultrasound imaging and
instrumentation.
2.1 Summarize the history and clinical
utility of ultrasound in medical diagnosis.
2.2 Detail the general requirements of an
ultrasound scanner.
2.3 Distinguish and label the mayor
components of an ultrasound system.
2.4 Describe principles and instrumentation
of static imaging.
2.5 Illustrate the principles and
instrumentation of real-time imaging.
3. Define Doppler shift and differentiate Doppler instrumentation.
3.1 Define and discuss the Doppler effect.
3.2 Define and differentiate continuous
wave (cw) and pulsed wave (pw) Doppler.
3.3 Define and contrast duplex scanners and
color flow imaging.
3.4 Define and illustrate spectral
analysis.
3.5 Evaluate the various methods of volume
flow measurements.
3.6 Discuss real-time color Doppler
imaging.
4. Compare digital signaling and image processing.
4.1 Summarize the advances made in scan
converter transition from analog to digital signal processing..
4.2 Define and differentiate pre- and post
processing.
4.3 Categorize the types of image recording
devices
5. Categorize and evaluate bio-effects associated with sound propagation.
5.1 Summarize and evaluate the clinical
utility of diagnostic ultrasound and current data concerning bio-effects.
5.2 Define intensity and describe the
intensity descriptors.
5.3 Define and differentiate the three
microscopic mechanisms by which ultrasound interacts with matter.
5.4 Summarize the biologic effects of
mammalian systems exposed to ultrasound.
5.5 Categorize the general findings of
epidemiological studies.
5.6 Relate the various issues which affect
clinical safety in the use of ultrasound.
6. Describe, demonstrate and contrast image artifacts.
6.1 Describe and list some of the causes of
image artifacts.
6.2 Detail and contrast some fundamental
assumptions for imaging purposes and the result of violations of said
assumptions.
6.3 Describe and evaluate various artifacts
and determine whether they are desirable or undesirable.
7. Describe and perform quality control and acceptance testing.
7.1 Discuss why an effective quality
control program is essential for the proper operation of a medical diagnostic
ultrasound imaging department.
7.2 Determine the facets of an effective
quality control program.
7.3 Describe a tissue equivalent phantom.
7.4 List the parameters which should be
monitored to provide the best overall assessment of image quality.
7.5 Summarize the importance of acceptance
testing.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:
1. In order to achieve the maximum benefit from this course of instruction,
the student is responsible for attending scheduled classes, completing all
readings and instructor handouts, and actively participating in class discussion
and clinical activities.
2. The instructor will announce the schedule for written tests and quizzes.
3. Students will demonstrate proficiency on all measurable performance
objectives at least to the 75% level to successfully complete the course.
The grade will be determined using the college grading system:
92-100 =
A
83- 91 =
B
75- 82 =
C
0 -
74 = R
Students should refer to the DTCC
Student Handbook and the Allied Health/Science Department Policy Manual
for information on Academic Standing Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, Student
Responsibilities and Student Rights, and other policies relevant to their
academic progress.
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