Intermediate Ultrasound Physics Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor
Cynthia Manchester (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
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Course
DMSO-1342-001 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics
Prerequisites
DMSO 1302
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, bioeffects and image artifacts. May introduce methods of Doppler flow analysis.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Understanding Ultrasound Physics, 3rd Edition, Sydney Edelman
NCER-National Certification Exam Review, Sonography Principle and Instrumentation, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Supplies
Textbook, paper, pen, scantrons
Student Performance
Intermediate Ultrasound Physics
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Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials, the student should be able to do each of the following on a written examination AS EVALUATED BY THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR with an accuracy of not less than 75%:
Understand ultrasound intensities, bioeffects, display modes, two-dimensional imaging, real time imaging, displays and image storage, artifacts, quality assurance.
Specific learning objectives:
Demonstrate understanding of biological effects of ultrasound on tissue, pertinent in-vitro and in-vivo studies, what the acceptable maximum safe exposure levels are, ALARA principle, and exposure display indices.
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of real-time scanners: mechanical arrays, linear phased arrays, annular arrays, phased arrays, vector arrays, convex, curved and curvilinear array, multielement array transducers.
Understand, perform and maintain qualtiy assurance records. Understand the AIUM 100mm test object.
Understand ultrasound artifacts, line density, image detail, image production, components of ultrasound equipment, functions of each component of ultrasound equipment. Understand slice thickness artifact, side lobe artifact.
Understand the difference between digital and analog imaging, know the construction and function of digital scan converter.
Describe A-mode, B-mode and M-mode
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Expected Student Behavior
If a student has a concern with the course instructor, the following “due process” protocol will apply. The student will follow the protocol steps in the order shown.
1. Make every effort to resolve the concern directly with the course instructor. The instructor should be contacted by the student before the conclusion of the course.
2. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the course instructor, the student should seek satisfaction from the immediate supervisor of the instructor within one week of the student–instructor meeting.
3. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the immediate supervisor of the instructor, the student should seek satisfaction from the Allied Health Division chairperson within one week of the student–supervisor meeting.
4. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Allied Health division chairperson, the student should seek satisfaction from Assistant Dean of Career Technical programs within one week of the student–division chairperson meeting.
5. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the assistant dean, the student should seek satisfaction from the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction within one week of the student–Assistant Dean meeting.
6. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction, the student should seek satisfaction from the college President within one week of the student–Vice-President meeting.
7. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the President, the student should seek satisfaction from the college Board of Regents at the next regular meeting of the Regents. The decision of the Regents will be final.
COURSE ETHICS
Each student will be required to prepare written assignments and take written examinations as a part of this course. Students should be absolutely aware of the instructor’s policies relative to the ethics regarding plagiarism and any other unethical student conduct that may occur relative to a scored activity.
PLAGIARISM is the theft of another person’s work or thinking. Words as well as ideas are intellectual property and can be stolen from another person as easily as money or property. As such, plagiarism can be a violation of criminal law. Copying the published work of another person is illegal without the express permission of that person (e.g. internet and journal articles). Portions of a published work may be quoted provided the quote is properly cited. Even in those cases where the law may not be technically violated, plagiarism is unethical. Frankly, it is simply the wrong thing to do. In this course, it is also considered plagiarism to copy the work of another student. No studentmay COPY ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK on any assignment for credit even if permission is given.
Unethical conduct during a quiz or examination is also simply the wrong thing to do. To say the least, for a student pursuing a health-related career, unethical conduct may be considered a reliable predictor of unacceptable job performance in the medical environment. If a student makes a choice to “cheat” on a test, will that student also make similar choices relative to accurate patient care? This instructor takes the position that a dishonest student in the classroom may indeed pose a threat to the safety of any patient who comes into contact with that student. Healthcare employers take a similar position. The health care industry and Amarillo College will not tolerate this type of unprofessionalism.
At Amarillo College, there are grave academic penalties for any unethical conduct on the part of any student. The policy and penalty for such conduct is provided in the “General Catalog” as follows:
“A high standard of conduct is expected of all students. It is assumed that obedience to the law, respect for properly constituted authority, personal honor, integrity and common sense will guide the actions of each member of the college community both in and out of the classroom. Any student who fails to perform according to expected standards may be disciplined.”
One should conclude from this statement that unethical course conduct is absolutely unacceptable by Amarillo College policy. To be more specific, in this course, plagiarism, dishonesty, or any other unethical course conduct, is cause, at the minimum, for a final course grade of “F” regardless of other grades earned to-date in the course. At the maximum, it may be cause to request the college administration to dismiss the student from the sonography program and Amarillo College.
WARNING! This ethics policy is STRICTLY enforced!
This instructor practices zero-tolerance and “takes no prisoners” in any matter related to a course ethics violation. A student should not risk earning a failing grade in this course, and possibly any future enrollment privileges at Amarillo College, as the result of any unethical behavior.
Grading Criteria
course will consist of several major examinations, several quizzes, a few out-of-class assignments and a final comprehensive examination. Major examinations will be announced about one week in advance. Quizzes are announced one lecture period in advance. At the lecture session immediately following each laboratory session, a quiz will be given that evaluates information presented during that laboratory session. From time-to-time, an in-class bonus point activity may be given. Any bonus activity will NOT be announced in advance and CANNOT be made up if the student is absent, regardless of circumstances.
Major examinations, including the final examination, will be objective in nature (e.g. multiple-choice). Most quizzes will usually be subjective in nature (short answer).
Quizzes and any out-of-class assignments will be returned to the student. Major exams will NOT be returned and will NOT be reviewed during class sessions. Students may review a major with the instructor (in private) within one academic week from the date of the exam. Afterwards, exam materials will be destroyed.
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
1. All major examination results (total points) will be averaged and the average will count 50% of the final course grade.
2. All quizzes and any out-of-class assignments (total points) will be averaged and the average will count 30% of the final course grade.
3. The final course examination will be comprehensive (covers the entire course) and will count 20% of the final course grade.
The following grade scale applies throughout this course:
A = 92 - 100
B = 83 - 91
C = 75 - 82
F = less than 75
Note: A grade of "D" is not possible in this course!
Decimal scores from all graded activities will be rounded as follows:
0.1 - 0.4 — rounded down
0.5 - 0.9 — rounded up
The final course average will be rounded in the same way.
Extra-credit work is NOT AVAILABLE in this course. Under very special circumstances, it may be necessary for the course instructor to issue a final course grade of “incomplete” to provide additional time for the student to satisfactorily complete the course. Such circumstances are rare and must be approved by the instructor.
When a final grade of “incomplete” is appropriate, a written contract to remove the “I” will be prepared by the course instructor and signed by the instructor and student. Normally, the grade of “I” must be converted to a passing grade within 90 days of the conclusion of the course.
Under a very rare circumstance, a time extension of an additional 90 days is possible. Each case will be handled on an individual basis and no one case shall set a precedent for another case. If the “I” is not removed in accordance with the contract, the final course grade will be recorded as an “F”.
Attendance
Regular attendance is required to maintain an expectation of satisfactory progress (grade of ‘C’ or better) in this highly technical course. It is the responsibility of the student to be present in class each time it is scheduled to meet. Attendance will be recorded at each lecture. Likewise, on-time arrival for class is absolutely expected.
It is always the sole responsibility of the student who has been absent to complete any missed work in accordance with syllabus policies.
If a student is absent on the day of a scheduled examination, quiz, or submission of an out-of-class assignment, the student may make-up the missed points as follows:
1. The missed work must be completed by 3:00 pm on the next course day following the absence.
2. The missed work make-up score will be penalized 15% due to the absence.
Should the student be unable to complete the missed work within this deadline, he or she may petition the instructor for an extension of time. Such a request must be made directly to the instructor BEFORE the deadline period expires. Such time extensions are approved only under very extraordinary circumstances. Each request will be handled on an individual basis and the decision of the instructor will be final.
On a rare occasion, a student may know in advance of an impending and UNAVOIDABLE absence. If that absence is to occur on a day when a scored activity is to be taken, the student may petition the instructor, IN ADVANCE AND IN WRITING, for an “excused absence.” Each excused absence request will be handled on an individual basis and the decision of the instructor will be final. If approved by the instructor, an excused absence will not result in the loss of any points on the scored activity due to the absence.
If a missed scored activity is not completed in accordance with this make-up policy, the specific activity in question will be scored as ZERO points and averaged as zero credit into the final course grade. This make-up policy is strictly enforced.
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Additional Information
Electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during all lecture presentations. Also, text messaging during class and lab is absolutely prohibited
STUDY TIPS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
This course is very technical and, as such, demands strong student study skills to complete the course satisfactorily. Sonography is NOT “rocket-science,” but it does require persistent and effective study to grasp and retain the information.The following study skill guidelines have been tested through many years, and when used consistently, have been proven to work. Of course, students have different learning styles. Therefore, all skills listed may not be appropriate for you. If you have already developed a study system that works, don’t change it! If that is not the case, the you should give strong consideration to the adoption of one or more of these guidelines.
1. Plan to study no less than two clock-hours each week for each hour of class time. If you are academically challenged you should spend even more time. Class time is used to collect notes — NOT to learn the greater part of the information. Effective learning must continue to take place outside of the classroom.
2. NEVER extend a study session beyond 30 minutes without taking a short break. For most students, continuous studying without frequent short breaks generally serves little or no useful purpose. It is not usually possible for the average student to remain sufficiently focused beyond 30 minutes.
3. During a study session, get active! Choose an area free of distractions and don’t get comfortable. Read your notes and the textbook out loud if the location permits. Using the additional sense of hearing further improves retention and learning. Reading silently using only the sense of sight and limits learning ability.
4. Re-write your lecture notes within twelve hours. Notes taken during a lecture session must often be abbreviated to save time. This creates gaps in sentence and paragraph structure. Therefore, if a re-write does not occur relatively soon, gaps will be difficult to close later. Also, a re-write involves the sense of touch which improves retention and learning. When closing gaps, be sure to consult the textbook for additional information relative to the subject under study. A good dictionary can also be helpful.
5. Study with a classmate when possible. For most students, group study reinforces learning.
6. NEVER “cram” for tests. Cramming may work, but any success is only temporary since this study technique involves short-term memory. Use of long-term memory is absolutely necessary to successfully complete any course which requires a comprehensive final examination and a program of study where an overall program exit comprehensive examination and certification examination is also required. Instead of relying on a “crisis approach” to learning, stay organized and review often.
7. Ask questions during class sessions and/or visit with the course instructor outside of class to clarify information that may be difficult for you to grasp. If necessary, seek advice from the instructor for making improvements. However, seeking advice during the final couple of weeks of the course is probably too late!
8. Avoid, at all cost, a pessimistic attitude. Instead, THINK POSITIVELY! A person in very likely to mentally move in the direction he or she thinks about most often. When a subject seems overwhelming, don’t panic! When the brain is in “panic mode,” it cannot simultaneously be in an effective learning mode. If panic develops, STOP! Re-evaluate your study skills and make immediate changes that can remove or reduce the difficulty. Chances are, the panic is the result of not enough time set aside to learn the information.
9. Improve your self-confidence! An excellent online tool to help build self-confidence can be seen at …
http://www.mindtools.com/selfconf.html
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM