Doppler Physics Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Cindy Brassfield (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
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Course
DMSO-2351-001 Doppler Physics
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: DMSO 1342
Course Description
Doppler and hemodynamic principles relating to arterial and venous imaging and testing.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
DMSO 2351 Doppler Physics requires textbook Understanding Ultrasound Physics, 3rd Edition, Sydney Edelman PhD
Supplies
\ Pencil/pen, paper, scantrons
Student Performance
\ STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
\\ Doppler Physics
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\ COURSE GOALS AND COMPETENCIES
\\ A. GOALS
\\ Given the course textbooks, personal notes, handouts, and other course material, the student should accomplish each of the following course goals as evaluated by the course instructor.
\\ 1. Learn the technical terminology, facts, theories .methods, and principles associated with Doppler physics .
\\ 2. Apply the knowledge learned to concrete or particular situations in the clinical environment.
\\ 3. Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the specific course objectives.
\\ The student will know that these goals have been successfully completed when he or she earns a final course grade of “C” or higher.
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\\ B. COURSE COMPETENCIES
\\ Given the textbooks, 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 instructor with an accuracy of not
\\ less than 75%.
\\ 1. Define harmonics and contrast agents
\\ Linear, Nonlinear, Tissue Harmonics, Contrast Agents, Contrast Harmonics
\\ 2. Describe Hemodynamics
\\ Laminar , Turbulent Flow, Energy, Arterial Hemodynamics, Venous Hemodynamics, Hydrostatic Pressure Effects of Respiration
\\ 3. Doppler
\\ Pulsed, Continuous, Color Flow, Doppler Artifacts, Spectral Analysis
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Expected Student Behavior
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\ Grievance Policy
\\ 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 director of radiography 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 director of radiography, the student should seek satisfaction from the Dean of Health Sciences 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 Dean of Health Sciences, the student should seek satisfaction from the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction within one week of the student - Dean meeting.
\\ 5. 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.
\\ 6. 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 for credit and take written examinations as a part of this course. Plagiarism, academic dishonesty or any other unethical conduct WILL NOT be tolerated. Such behavior will result in the student receiving a final course grade of “F” regardless of other grades earned to- date.
Grading Criteria
FINAL GRADE EVALUATION
A= 92-100 C=82-75
B=83-91 F=less than 75
MAKE-UP POLICY
If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, the work will be graded as follows:
- In order to be fair to students who take scheduled exams at the designated time, makeup exams will lose 15% of the original value.
- Major exams must be made up before that class meets again.
NOTE: Other arrangements may be made with instructor’s permission on a case-by-case basis. It is the sole responsibility of the student to communicate the need for other options regarding make-up policies.
Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Class attendance will be recorded at each session. Only students that are present in class at the time an exam, quiz, or in class assignment is given will be allowed to participate. If the student is absent for one of these activities, they will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. Quizzes and in-class assignments can not be made up. In the case of a true emergency, and with advance notification to the instructor, arrangements for Unit Exams may be made at the instructor’s discretion and on a case by case basis.
All assignments will have a due date. It is expected the work be turned in at least by that time. I do not accept late work. If the assignment is not turned in by the due date, a grade of zero will be assigned.
If a student has no more than one absence the lowest quiz grade will be dropped. Tardies count the same as an absence. An absence is more than 5 minutes late, or leaving more than 5 minutes early from class.
More than 2 absences, describe above, will result in a 10% deduction of the final grade.
MAKE-UP POLICY
If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, the work will be graded as follows:
1. In order to be fair to students who take scheduled exams at the designated time, makeup exams will lose 15% of the original value.
2. Major exams must be made up within one school day.
3. NOTE: Other arrangements may be made with instructor’s permission on a case-by-case basis. It is the sole responsibility of the student to communicate the need for other options regarding make-up policies. The student should not wait until after a failed test to inform instructor of extenuating circumstances.
Calendar
Week 1: Ch. 19
Week 2: Ch. 20; quiz Ch. 19
Week 3: Ch. 21; quiz Ch 20
Week 4: Ch 22; quiz Ch 21
Week 5: Ch 23; quiz Ch 22
Week 6: Ch 24; quiz Ch 23
Week 7: quiz Ch 24; review
Week 8: semester exam
Additional Information
ectronic 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:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM