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Course Descriptions
SON302
Ultrasound Physics
Covers the fundamental physics related to sound waves in various media required for understanding the behavior of the ultrasound beam. Topics include fundamental physics of sound waves, properties of the ultrasound transducer, beam characteristics and ultrasound range calculations, the Doppler effect to detect motion, and the physical basis of artifacts in imaging. Student must be a registered radiographer, a practitioner of sonography or a senior radiography student to enroll in this course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab)