Baptist College of Health Sciences Memphis Tennessee Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Course Title: Trimester: Instructor: DMS 436 Physical Principles of Ultrasound and Instrumentation I Fall 2012 Ann Willis, MS, RDMS, RVT Office: BCHS 217 Phone: 572-2649 E-mail: ann.willis@bchs.edu Office hours: by appointment Strengths: Adaptability, Maximizer, Harmony, Empathy, Responsibility Weekly hours of instruction: Classroom: Credit Hours: PHY 320 Required Text: Hedrick, W., Hykes, D., & Starchman, D. (2005) Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation. (4th ed.) St. Louis Missouri, Mosby. Recommended text: Edelman, D. (2005) Understanding Ultrasound Physics (3rd ed.) Woodlands, Texas, ESP, Inc. Web-Assisted Course: Moodle Syllabi, assignments and announcements are available for student use. Connect to Moodle by going to http://bchs.mrooms3.net/ Use your college username and password to access Moodle Course Overview: Designed to provide the theoretical and practical concepts of ultrasound and Doppler instrumentation. The course focuses on ultrasound terminology, sound wave concepts, knobology, transducers, and ultrasound imaging systems, beam patterns, arterial hemodynamics, venous hemodynamics and tissue mechanics.
Course Assessment: DMS 436 contributes to the development of the sonographer by incorporating the following elements into the course: Knowledge (Cognitive Domain): Physical principle terminology, relationships in principles as components change, and sonographic applications to all exams Clinical Proficiency (Psychomotor Domain): Proper application of the basic physical principles in all scanning situations, image enhancement skills, and proper identification of artifacts Behavioral Skills (Affective Domain): Team work, critical thinking, communication, professionalism, and time management

Time Allocation:

3 hours of lecture Tuesday and Thursday 9-10:30am 3

Prerequisite: Instructional Materials:

Course Outcomes: 1. Explain frequency, period and wavelength

Course Syllabus subject to change.

2. Differentiate refraction and reflection 3. Identify and describe the components of a transducer and the different types of transducers 4. Apply basic concepts of acoustic physics to include sound production and propagation, interaction of sound and matter , instrument options and transducer selection and operator control options 5. Modify and adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality 6. Describe how data acquisition, line density, and field of view affect the image formation of real-time systems 7. Recognize and categorize acoustical artifacts 8. Compare and contrast arterial and venous hemodynamics Teaching Facilities: BCHS sonography classroom, Annex Building room 118 Course Requirements: Academic Honesty BCHS students are expected to demonstrate personal and professional integrity and honor at all times as reference in the BCHS Student Handbook and BCHS College Catalog. Assignments All assignments are to be completed PRIOR to the class/lab meeting. Assignments not turned in prior to class/lab meeting will be considered late Students who have not completed assignments prior to class/lab will not be given additional instruction during the class/lab time for completion of assignment. If a student is not able to complete the assignment prior to class/lab the student must contact the instructor prior to the class/lab with specific questions or further clarification. Quizzes may be given without prior notice, quiz grades will be applied utilizing the point system or as bonus points. The instructor will clarify the use of the quiz grade at the time of the quiz. Tests will be given in a multiple choice and short answer format. Classroom Attendance and Participation Attendance and punctuality for all planned experiences in the classroom and lab are expected and are referenced in the DMS Student Handbook. Note: Each student must be in class on time. If you are not in the classroom when the faculty begins class, you must wait until the next break to enter the classroom. There will be no interruptions by students entering after class has commenced

Electronic Devices All electronic devices (cell phones, iPads, iPods, etc) must be set to silent during scheduled class times. Electronic device usage, for other than class activities, including text messaging is prohibited during scheduled class times. This includes all classroom time and waiting times following tests. Any infraction of this expectation will result in a 5-point deduction from the next test. Student Responsibility In order to be successful in this course, it is the expectation of the faculty that the student must: Complete reading and other assignments prior to class Be active in class participation Contact instructors for questions or clarification Make appointments with instructors for individual assistance Interact in pre- and post-conference meetings Participate in scanning
Course Syllabus subject to change.

Practice time management when completing assignments and studying for examinations Utilize college services for assistance with stress, test taking or study skills, health concerns or other issues

Course Grade: DMS 436 is a blended course that offers a combination of instructional formats. Instructional formats include PowerPoint lectures, hands-on learning, web assistance-Moodle, and interactive activities. Students will be evaluated through written tests and the I am a pulse paper. Grading Scale: A = 93-100 B = 85- 92 C = 77- 84 F = 76 and below

The Moodle grade book is for communicating grades only. The Moodle grade book is not the official grade book; the official grade book is maintained by the course instructor and contains the grades of record.

Testing component: 4 tests- multiple choice-all tests are weighted equally Test 1- Chapters 1-3 Test 2-Chapters 4-6 Test 3-Chapters 7-9, 3D-4D Test 4-Chapters 10-13 Final - Final test will be comprehensive. Final will be averaged equally with test grades. Anyone with an A average on the previous 4 tests will be exempt from the final. Students must have an overall test average of 77 or higher to successfully pass the course If a student makes less than a 77 on a test, it is the students responsibility to make an appointment to meet with the course faculty to discuss the test and devise a plan to improve on the remaining tests. Faculty members want to help the students to ensure success in the course. All review of tests must take place prior to the next scheduled test. I am a pulse paper -point system Quiz grades and the pulse paper grade will be averaged and will use the point system below. Points will be applied to your course grade as stated. 100-95 2 points 94-90 1 point added 89-77 No points 76-0 1 point removed from final test average for each assignment that meets this score

Students must have an overall course grade of 77 or higher to successfully pass the course

Policy for late work and make-up of tests Late assignments may be awarded a maximum of 50% of the point value of the original assignment. All late and make-up assignments must be completed within one week of the original due date to receive 50%. All late work received after one week of the original due date will receive a grade of 0. Students will receive a grade of 0 for missed exams. If the student has contacted the instructor in advance of the scheduled test time a make-up exam will be given and a 10-point deduction will be taken from the final test grade. All make-up exams must be scheduled and taken within 1 week of absence. Instructor has the right to grant exceptions in emergency situations. Method for student appeal Refer to the BCHS Student Handbook: Appeals for Academic Grievance ADA Policy Refer to the BCHS College Catalog under Disability Services
Course Syllabus subject to change.

DMS 436 COURSE CONTENT AND READING ASSIGNMENTS

Module 1 Objectives Explain frequency, period and wavelength Differentiate refraction and reflection Date September 6 Chapter Material and page #s Review course syllabus and course expectations I am a Pulse paper explained Chapter 1 Chapter 1 & 2 Chapter 3 Review TEST- Chapters 1-3 Module 2 Objectives Identify and describe the components of a transducer and the different types of transducers September 27 October 2 October 4 (Class will follow liver protocol scan) October 9 October 11 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Pages 47-64 Pages 65-82 Pages 83-95 Pages 1-15 (end with misregistration) Pages 15-30 Pages 31-45

September 11 September 13 September 18 September 20 September 25

Review TEST-Chapters 4-6 Module 3

Objectives Apply basic concepts of acoustic physics to include sound production and propagation, interaction of sound and matter , instrument options and transducer selection and operator control options Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality October 16 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Pages 98-102 Pages 103-114 (end w/multiplexers) Pregrade deadline

Course Syllabus subject to change.

October 18 October 23 October 25

Chapter 8 Chapter 9 3D-4D

Pages 114-127 Pages 129-154 Not in book I am a pulse assignment due

October 30 November 1 November 6

Read Pulse Papers Review TEST-Chapters 7-9 and 3D-4D

Module 4 Objectives Describe how data acquisition, line density, and field of view affect the image formation of real-time systems Recognize and compensate for acoustical artifacts Compare and contrast arterial and venous hemodynamics November 8 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Pages 155-172 Pages 173-182

November 13 November 15 November 20 November 22 November 27 November 29 December 4 December 6 December 13

Chapter 12 Chapter 13/ Review TEST-Chapters 10-13 Holiday Virtual Imaging system Final Review Class time used for abd. project No class Final- Comprehensive

Pages 183-196 Pages 197-204

Course Syllabus subject to change.

Fall 2012
Refund Policy and Dates for Tuition and Fees
This policy applies to dropping a course or withdrawing from school: A student who withdraws from a course on or before the published registration date for the term in which they are enrolled will receive 100% tuition and course fee refund.

For the Fall 2012 trimester, this date is August 31, 2012
A student who withdraws from a course after the published registration date for the term in which the student is enrolled through the change/add period specified for the course in which the student is enrolled will receive a 100% tuition refund only.

See the schedule listed below for specific refund dates.

No tuition or fee refund will be processed after the change/add period specified for each course. Course fees are non-refundable after the published registration date for the term. A schedule of specific refund dates for each term will be published on the College website, will be distributed to all students via email each trimester and via course syllabi. All fees not related to a course are non-refundable.

If your course begins 09/05/12 and ends 12/15/12, you may receive a refund through 09/12/12.

If you are taking a mini session course, please see below.

If your course begins 09/05/12 and ends 10/23/12 , you may receive a refund through 09/12/12. If your course begins 10/24/12 and ends 12/15/12, you may receive a refund through 10/31/12. .
**Pinnacle Program students should refer to the Pinnacle Program Refund Schedule

Course Syllabus subject to change.