DMS 102 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is an advanced study of the fundamental principles of acoustic physics and ultrasound instrumentation to include a discussion of the major components of the ultrasound system, Doppler, spectral analysis, color-flow Doppler, color Doppler energy, ultrasound artifacts, and quality assurance, and new technology.

Prerequisite(s): Take DMS 101, DMS 104, DMS 105, DMS 117, and DMS 164.

Course Topics:

Principles of physics and sound waves, and sound propagation. Interaction of sound and matter
Transducer and instrument technology
Sonographer operator controls and image processing and production Biological effects and ALARA
Quality control and improvement
Doppler principles and hemodynamics
Emerging technologies in the field of sonography

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Windows based computer with Internet access

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe biological effects and ALARA according to AIUM and SDMS.
Describe a quality control and improvement program.
Describe the application of image production and optimization.
Describe acoustic artifacts and methods to minimize or eliminate them.
Describe the physics of Doppler, principles of doppler techniques and methods of doppler flow analysis.
Describe hemodynamics of blood flow.
Describe concepts and techniques for contrast-enhanced imaging.
Describe emerging technologies in the field of sonography.
Describe Image storage devices.

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Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027