Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation

Course aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the physical principles and instrumentation of diagnostic medical ultrasound.

Course content

Fundamental ultrasound physics, acoustic properties of tissue, transducers, focusing methods, resolution, signal processing, modes of display, real–time principles and instrumentation, digital signal and image processing, principles of Doppler ultrasound, contrast agents, biological effects, image recording devices, quality control, equipment selection, image optimisation, greyscale and Doppler artefacts and recent advances in medical sonography.

Textbook(s)

-, Online resources will be advised

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (Online)	- x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Portfolio, Presentation, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.