Physical Principles and Instrumentation in Sonography

DMSC1102

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  • Open Studies: Available
  • Credits: 3.00

Sonographers must draw on their knowledge of physics and manipulate the ultrasound equipment when acquiring sonographic images. In this course, students will learn the mechanisms by which sound travels through and interacts with various media in the body. Instrumentation associated with generating the sound beam and processing the returning echoes are examined. Assessing blood flow using various kinds of Doppler imaging constitutes an important part of the course. Recognition and management of artifacts are also discussed. Safety considerations for both the operator and patient are included throughout this course.

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Upcoming Sessions

Class Section Dates
11551 OA01 Sep. 01 - Dec. 16, 2026
Delivery Status
Day, Online Open
Meeting Times:
  • Sep. 3 to 10 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Sep. 4 to 11 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Sep. 14 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Sep. 17 to 24 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Sep. 18 to 25 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Sep. 21 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Oct. 1 to 8 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Oct. 2 to 9 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Oct. 5 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Oct. 15 to 22 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Oct. 16 to 23 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Oct. 19 to 26 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Oct. 29 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Oct. 30 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Nov. 2 to 9 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Nov. 5 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Nov. 6 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Nov. 16 to 23 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Nov. 19 to 26 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Nov. 20 to 27 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Nov. 30 to Dec. 7 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
  • Dec. 3 to 10 - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Dec. 4 to 11 - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • Dec. 14 - Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

All times shown are in MT

Notes: All of your course activity is done online and there is no requirement to be on campus.
There is a blend of instructor teaching and student self-directed activity.
Your classes are scheduled for certain dates and times.
This section is reserved for DMS students.