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1. extra help or to discuss grades Don t wait until the end of the semester to address any problems Keep track of your grades Do not throw away any of your labs until the semester is over If you notice a problem contact your instructor Do not let your grades get out of hand Only one semester left after this one till graduation I Incomplete No Incompletes or I grades will be given except for extreme circumstances If an I grade is assigned and the course work is not completed by the pre arranged time limit this grade will convert to an F u u W Withdrawal It is recommended that the student talk to the instructor before withdrawing Current course withdrawal information can be found in the online or printed version of the ACC Schedule for this semester Students who file withdrawal requests by the published deadline and have not exceeded the withdrawal maximum will receive a grade of W Course Competencies Upon completion of this course the student will be able to 1 Demonstrate understanding of ultrasound physics principles of instrumentation including ultrasound propagation properties interaction of ultrasound with tissue transducers Doppler image display artifacts bioeffects QA and safety F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 C15 F12 2 Apply knowledge to image acquisition optimization and artifact recognition F7 F8 C1 C9 C7 C16 C17 3 Select and use appropriate transducer o2. life students at Alvin Community College are expected to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity both in and out of the classroom Incidents of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and students guilty of such conduct are subject to severe disciplinary measures TECHNICAL SUPPORT Computers are available for use by all registered ACC students in any of the 23 ACC PCC computer labs including the Cyber Lab room A 173 Cyber Lab hours are Mon Thurs 8 00am 8 00pm Friday 8 00am 5 00pm and Sunday 4 00pm 8 00pm Call 281 756 3544 for more information about all ACC computer labs METHOD OF EVALUATION Student evaluation is based on completion of unit examinations homework assignments attendance and class lab participation The average is calculated by averaging unit exams and the hmwk quiz average Remember the lowest quiz map grade will be dropped and the final exam may replace the lowest exam grade if the student has not missed more than one scheduled exam Mind Maps Mind Maps may be given or assigned at any time during the course and will be announced in advance We usually have a mind map due each class day except on major exam days The lowest mind map grade will be dropped prior to calculating the homework average If a student misses a map it may NOT be made up Weekly Mind Maps Mind maps will be done weekly over reading assignments and are due at the beginning of each class day when not having a test no mind maps are d
3. ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY SONOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION SYLLABUS DASE 1318 Sections 01 and 60 INSTRUCTORS Jessica L Murphy BS RR NPST RDCS RVT and Dina DuBose AAS CCT RVS RVT SPRING 2014 TENTATIVE CLASS LAB SCHEDULE WEEK DATE TOPIC READINGS LAB ACTIVITIES 1 01 16 Review Syllabus Miele Ch 1 2 The 6 Ps Begin Unit 1 Waves Instrumentation Review Math Concepts Appendix A 2 01 23 US Physics Basic Principles Miele Ch 3 4 Knobology Attenuation and Pulsed Waves 3 01 30 Unit 1 cont Handouts for Lab Knobology 4 02 06 Unit 1 cont Finish chapters Experiments Depth Frequency TGC Compress Power Gain PRF 5 02 13 Unit 1 Exam Begin Unit 2 Miele Ch 5 Review Midterm Lab Practical Sound Beam Anatomy Transducer Construction 6 02 20 Unit 2 Resolution Miele Ch 4 6 Experiments Frame Rate 2D optimization Dynamic Range Smoothing Post Processing 7 02 27 Unit 2 Transducer Modes and Frequency Experiments XDCR type Frequency Harmonics Fundamental 8 03 06 Unit 2 System operation and Display Mid Term Lab Practical 03 13 SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES 9 03 20 Unit 2 Exam Begin Unit 3 Miele Ch 7 Doppler and Color Controls Doppler 10 03 27 Unit 3 Doppler Doppler and Color Optimization 11 04 03 Unit 3 Contrast Miele Ch 10 Doppler and Color artifac
4. S Key Words Know Definition as it Relates to Ultrasound including definition formula units typical value what determines it can it be changed how is it changed significance Reverberations Range Accuracy Shadowing Calibration Enhancement Uniformity Mirror Image Hydrophone Foreground Radiation Force Side Lobes Acoustic Optics Grating Lobes Calorimeter Slice Thickness Thermocouple Multipath Crystals Beam Profiler Dosimetry A U M Mechanistic Approach Dead Zone Empirical Approach Registration Accuracy Thermal Index Phantom Cavitation Normal Transient Stable Inertial Sensitivity Mechanical Index Unit 4 Assignments 1 Internet Assignment Go to the AIUM and SDMS web sites and review current position statements regarding the use and safety of ultrasound If there are any NEW standards compared to what is in your book print them out Due on the day of the Unit 4 Exam Mind Map topics as assigned due for a grade and to be presented in the class This last mind meaning you can do whatever you like linear notes power points flash cards or whatever your heart s desire but it must still include color and visuals and be presented to the class Due the week before the Unit 4 exam Artifact Find at least three artifacts in an image and print it out or insert it into a power point Complete the following Identify it label it with an arrow define it state the physics of it state if it is diagnostic or not st
5. ain Variance Mode CRT Turbulence Bistable Laminar Gray Scale Wall Filter Analog Packet Digital Spectral Analysis Scan Converter Fast Fourier Transform Pixel Autocorrelation Unit 3 Assignments 1 Unit 3 Assignment REVIEW AIT questions at www ardms org a Define the following terms AIT SIC Hot Spot Question b Write a paragraph explaining the purpose intent of these new types of questions c Give three examples of how the SIC will be used to test you d What kind of knowledge will you need to successfully answer these types of questions Be specific and detailed 2 Mind Map topics as assigned due for a grade and to be presented in the class 13 Unit IV Objectives Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to 6000 OY St We a ray list the type of artifacts what causes them and how to correct the problem know what Quality Assurance is and why it is performed understand how QA is accomplished using test objects and phantoms know what causes Bioeffects and how to limit the effects identify the performance characteristics which are measured during QA list the devices used for testing various aspects of the ultrasound system differentiate between types of bioeffects state the AIUM guidelines for intensity limits and prudent use of ultrasound list special circumstances when ultrasound should be with held state the SDMS position on the following student scanning screening non medical use of U
6. ate if you would try to remove it or not and if so HOW Due on the day of the Unit 4 exam Student Name Date Grading System S Satisfactory NI Needs Improvement U unsatisfactory N A 14 Ultrasound Physics Instrumentation Lab Practical Instructor Machine Start with 100 and deduct one point for each NI or U Mid term Be able to locate the following by mid term PWR ON OFF Pt ID Application select Transducer Freq Compress Smoothing Post Processing Output power Sector width L R U D invert Printer controls Annotate Menu analysis Msrmt calipers dist Filters Restart or Modify Change out probes Digital Acquisition Archive Review Sending to Ultraling Transducer select a Rev exam delete clips Receiver gain TGC s Pre Processing TV Monitor controls Depth Image steering Zoom Res Physio and controls Msrmt calipers trace Menu set up Freeze Scroll Power Down process Cursor Image ref size Reports review Deleting Archive Reviewing Ultraling Final Be able to locate the following by end of semester Color on map scale Color ROI size location Color packets proc Color Doppler steering Doppler baseline PW CW update Dopper gate angle Doppler volume MMode on off Dual screen Technical support gt Color gain filter Color invert baseline Doppler Color Invert Doppler on scale Doppler processing Harmonics on off Pedo
7. eads and video presentations when necessary The lab portions will include demonstrations exercises and hands on practice At times there will be equipment demos from various reps Course Outline Unit 1 Basic Ultrasound Physics Unit 2 Transducers Unit 3 Pulsed Doppler Image and Display Unit 4 QA Bioeffects Artifacts Safety CLASSROOM PROTOCOL It is the right of each student to participate in his or her learning and it is the responsibility of each student to not interfere with the learning of other students Policies governing the classroom are provided in the ACC Student Handbook and students who repeatedly violate one or more of these policies will be subject to disciplinary action ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES Americans with Disabilities Act ACC complies with ADA and 504 Federal guidelines by affording equal access to individuals who are seeking an education Students who have a disability and would like classroom accommodations must register with the Office of Disability Services A 136 281 756 3533 Instructors are not able to provide accommodations until the proper process has been followed Behavioral Intervention Team BIT Letting someone know The Behavioral Intervention Team BIT at Alvin Community College is committed to improving community safety College faculty staff students and community members may communicate safety concerns to the BIT team by email bitcore alvincollege edu or through an
8. electronic reporting option located on the BIT page of the college website The ACC Library is an excellent source for research and writing help For more information visit the ACC Library Website or call 281 756 3559 The ACC Learning Tutoring Lab located upstairs in building A provides students with a variety of services including tutoring math writing and other disciplines computers and printers a testing facility and tables carrels for studying Call 281 756 3566 or visit the ACC Learning Tutoring Lab Website for more information MyBlackboard Any technical problems or issues with MyBlackboard should be directed to the Distance Education Department at de alvincollege edu Include your first and last name student ID number anda description of the problem Students will not be penalized if there is an interruption in MyBlackboard service and the instructor is notified of such an issue by the Distance Education Department WEBACCESS Passwords or ACC Computer Lab Information Help Desk Website or contact the IT Dept Help Desk at 281 756 3544 CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY Alvin Community College students are members of an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge through a formalized program of instruction and learning At the heart of this endeavor lie the core values of academic integrity which include honesty truth and freedom from lies and fraud Because personal integrity is important in all aspects of
9. er Please be in attendance at all times unless you are ill Models The Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography Program is in need of models volunteers each class for the hands on practice If you a family member or friend would like to model please let the instructor know so a volunteer schedule can be made in advance whenever possible and to ensure an adequate number of models for each lab Participants need to call 281 756 5625 for an appointment When models are not available students will scan each other Bonus Points Bonus points up to two 2 per class may be added to the final average 1 Students can model for one 1 bonus point 2 Students may attend local in services and society meetings for one 1 bonus point each 3 Any additional bonus point activity as announced by the instructor 4 Bonus points may also be used as a homework pass Homework passes are only good for one assignment per course per semester They are NOT allowed to be used to clinical assignments or any form of scanning assignment Additional Information Badges You will need to get an ACC student badge Take your paid tuition receipt to the Library Parking You are required to have an ACC student parking permit Go to the campus police department in H Building You will need T Texas Drivers License 2 License Plate Number 3 Year Make and Model of Vehicle Do not park in the white striped parking spots and do not back into a parking spot The wh
10. ff probe Sweep speed MMode gain proc Frame Rate display User s Manual 15 STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET NAME Home Phone Work Phone Cell FAX Email Address Print and write this very carefully Home Address Street City Zip Code Work Facility Work Address Your Background i e Credentials Addition Information Yes would like my No Please do not information on the include my information roster on the roster PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR
11. flection Scattering Rayleigh Scattering Half Value Layer Thickness Impedance Scatter Back Scatter Acute Angle Obtuse Angle Intensity Reflection Coefficient Intensity Transmission Coefficient Reflection Angle Incident Angle Snell s Law Refraction Range Equation Unit 1 Assignment Mind Map topics as assigned due for a grade and to be presented in the class Unit Il Objectives Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to define the components of a transducer and the piezoelectric effect understand bandwidth and quality factor know what determines frequency illustrate the anatomy of a sound beam define terms that describe sound beams and their properties know how beams are focused list and define display modes list and define types of transducers understand temporal resolution 6000 A OF OI Pe WN ES Key Words Know Definition as it Relates to Ultrasound including definition formula units typical value what determines it can it be changed how is it changed significance PZT A ModeC Mode Matching Layer B Mode Damping Element M Mode Bandwidth B Scan Resonant Frequency Mechanical Scan Head Quality Factor Array Continuous Wave Linear Pulsed Wave Annular Sound Beam Curvilinear Focus Switched Focal Length Phased Focal Zone Water Path Near Field Freznel Vector Array Far Field Fraunhofer Duplex Divergence Real Time Diffraction Temporal Resolution Huygen s Princip
12. ite stripes designate Faculty Employee parking Violators vehicles may be towed 2 LAB PRACTICALS One Major Grade Students will be tested on their knowledge of the equipment in the lab by 1 Finding the control 2 Demonstrating how it is used 3 State what it does and the initial setting The student will be tested twice mid term and final with the instructor present and it will count as one exam grade If the student fails the practical it will be repeated for a lower grade on each repeat There will be an evaluation at mid term and again at the end of the semester If you pass on the first try you can make an A 91 100 on the second try you can make a B 85 90 and so on Grading Rubric 1 slow in finding control but able to locate within 5 seconds 1 could not state function of control or how to set it 5 could not find control Any grade below 85 must be repeated See attached evaluation form Course Requirements 1 Attend class and lab and have no more than 4 absences Turn in all assignments including weekly mind maps take each unit exam and the final Pass the mid term and final lab practical Make at least a 77 on the final average Complete the project and participate as a member of a team OF O21 DSAE 1318 Ultrasound Phantom Project Class Group Project Homemade Ultrasound Phantom Form 2 groups with equal team members Look up the recipe or create your own for making a homemade ultrasound phantom Follo
13. le Line Density LATA Resolution Sector Focusing LARRD Resolution Unit 2 Assignment Mind Map topics as assigned due for a grade and to be presented in the class Unit III Objectives Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to 1 define the components of a pulsed echo instrument 2 list and define pulse modes 3 understand receiver functions 4 understand output power vs receiver gain 5 review display components 6 understand concepts of image processing 7 list types of storage media 8 define the Doppler effect 9 understand and correct aliasing 10 list the differences between PW and CW 11 define color Doppler and be able to distinguish color maps 12 review Doppler displays 13 determine the direction of flow given a color image 14 adjust control settings to optimize images Key Words Know Definition as it Relates to Ultrasound including definition formula units typical value what determines it can it be changed how is it changed significance Pulsar Bit Receiver Pre Post Processing Display Read Magnification Storage Write Magnification Master Synchronizer Dynamic Range Continuous Wave Doppler Effect Pulsed Wave Velocity Amplification Uni Directional Doppler Compensation Bi Directional Doppler Compression Range Ambiguity Demodulation Range Specificity Rectification Aliasing Smoothing Niquist Limit Refection Cosine Angle Dynamic Range Color Flow Doppler Output Velocity Mode G
14. n software application to tasks F13 C5 C8 C18 C19 4 Optimize 2d M Mode and Doppler appearance using appropriate controls F9 F10 C8 C16 C20 5 Follow guideline and use ultrasound safely and in an appropriate manner F11 F12 F13 F16 C6 Assignments Other assignments and homework may be given periodically throughout the course Due dates will be assigned at that time These grades will be averaged together with mind maps and quizzes if any are given and used as a test grade in calculating the final grade 5 points will be deducted from homework for each class date it is late Attendance Each student is expected to attend class regularly It is the student s responsibility to make up any assignments that are missed Please call or email the instructor if you are absent to make arrangements for missed notes assignments handouts and or tests Also it is a good idea to calla classmate to get a copy of the notes You may bring a recorder to class and share recordings with each other in times of absence 1 If a student misses more than four 4 classes they may be dropped Students must attend class and lab regularly to receive credit Lab absences will count as one 1 absence even if you are present for class Tardies greater than 20 minutes will count as an absence P Ww N Vitally important information is presented each day in class and lab Physics is NOT one of those subjects you can miss and get it lat
15. ntment THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS The final exam may be used to replace the lowest exam grade as long as the student has not missed more than one 1 exam If a student misses a second 2 scheduled exam the final will be used to replace that grade Any missed exam after the second 2 one will result in a zero 0 To deter students from missing their physics exams 5 points will be deducted from the exam grade if absent on test day without a written legitimate excuse with a valid note and a call to the instructor STUDENTS MUST MAKE A 77 OR BETTER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE Grading System A 91 100 B 82 90 C 77 81 F Below 77 GRADES Record Weekly Grades Here Mind Map 1 Mind Map 3 Mind Map 5 Mind Map 2 Mind Map 4 Mind Map 6 Quizzes Record Major Grades below Major Grades Grade Assignment Average Unit 1 Exam Unit 2 Exam Unit 3 Exam Unit 4 Exam Final to replace lowest test grade if LP1 LP2 Lab Practical Average Project US Phantom Total Average The final course grade is calculated by averaging all of the major grades homework quiz average phantom project lab practical average and each of the unit exams Always notify your instructor if you are concerned with your grades or your status in the class It is the student s responsibility to keep up with their grades and course average The instructor is available as needed for
16. o DCVS Program or approval to audit from Program Director Rationale The student should have a basic understanding of ultrasound systems and the physics concepts behind them to be able to obtain diagnostic images correct artifacts optimize images and utilize instrumentation appropriately This is an applied physics course You will take the concepts you learn back to the equipment and apply it to the instrumentation Required Textbook Latest Editions of the following Miele Frank Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Recommended Textbooks Edelman S Understanding Ultrasound Physics Fundamentals and Exam Review 4 Ed Miele F Essentials of Ultrasound Physics The Board Review Book 2008 Kremkau F Sonography Principles and Instruments TEXTBOOK INFORMATION For information on the textbook and other course materials including details about how to order your book online and have it delivered to you visit the ACC College Store website ADDITIONAL MATERIALS e USB Jump Drive or CD R W e Scantron exam answer sheets Colored markers e Paper clips scotch tape scissors stapler and staples e ACC DCVS polo or T shirt to wear to lab ACC DCVS Name Tag to wear to lab e Ream of printer paper ink cartridges for lab printer Instructional Methods US physics consists of four 4 hours of instruction per week over sixteen 16 weeks This time is divided into lecture and lab components The lectures will be supplemented with slides overh
17. om projects will then be judged for creativity attention to detail and the accurateness of the information presented Please let your creative juices flow and take pride in this project Additional non ultrasound related judges may come through to critique the projects and will count towards 25 of the overall grade Assignment DSAE 1318 Phantom Project Team Name Objective Criteria Performance Indicators Needs Improvement Meets Expectations POINTS Information lt 25 points 25 points Research Information missing or not Thoroughly and accurately covered covered roles recipe and concepts learned physics properties of phantom including tissue characteristics of objects and artifacts created Presentation lt 25points 25 points Presentation was confusing Clear and concise The project AV or AV media was not of media neat and legible Orally highest quality presented as a group Creativity lt 25 points 25points Project was not interesting The visual aids contributed to the Visual aids did not understanding of the material The contribute to the project was fun to look at The understanding of the phantom held together and was material interesting and easy to scan Phantom lt 25 points 25 points Overall quality of the The overall quality of the phantom project with 0 being the recipe construction objects artifacts lowest score key and scanned images Bonus points No objects guessed in Bonus point
18. ould be included which details the required information The project information materials should include but not be limited to the following e The ultrasound scanning phantom with imbedded objects of differing acoustic properties research different recipes on the internet or do experiments to create your own Be creative in what you prepare Presentation creativity and variety counts e A key to the item and location of objects in the phantom give the best estimate of the size distance from edges and depth of each object Keep the key a secret until the other teams have the opportunity to scan your phantom and try to guess what s inside e List of team member duties and specific roles or assignments e Visual aide explaining the physics of ultrasound at work in your specific phantom with terminology defined e Recipe used listing all ingredients including quantity e Direction that were followed on how the phantom was created and how it should be scanned e References listed The phantoms will be placed on display in the lab on the specified due date Each team will take turns scanning the other team s phantom The team will print images from the phantom with the items identified The mapped images will be compared to the key to determine if the unknowns were correctly identified and located Once the maps and keys are compared each team will have the opportunity to present the process and results orally to the group The phant
19. s the number of items another phantom correctly guessed in the other team s phantoms Total Points Out of 100 Team Members Unit Objectives Students must gain a basic understanding of physical units scientific notation engineering notation common units and the metric system as well as the basic properties of sound Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to define sound and ultrasound list and define acoustic variable Sh Ewe list and define parameters used to describe sound identify the units what determines it values if it can be changed by the operator list and define descriptors of pulsed and continuous ultrasound describe propagation of ultrasound through tissue discern between an ultrasound wave pulse and continuous waves Key Words Know Definition as it Relates to Ultrasound including definition formula units typical value what determines it can it be changed how is it changed significance Sound Ultrasound Compression Rarefaction Pressure Density Temperature Distance Transverse Wave Longitudinal Wave Period Frequency Amplitude Power Intensity Propagation Speed Wavelength Hertz Cycles Bulk Modulus Phase Difference Constructive Interference Destructive Interference Medium LARRD Resolution Pulse Pulse Repetition Period Pulse Repetition Frequency Spatial Pulse Length Pulse Duration Duty Factor Decibels Attenuation Absorption Re
20. ts 12 04 10 Unit 3 Hemodynamics Review Miele Ch 12 13 Present Phantoms during lab 13 04 17 Unit 3 Exam Begin Unit 4 Doppler Optimization Artifacts and QA Miele Ch 8 9 14 04 24 Unit 4 Artifacts Miele Ch 8 Final Lab Practical 15 05 01 QA Bioeffects Safety Miele Ch 11 19 QA Lab 16 05 08 Unit4Exam F B Exam QA Lab completion Yes both exams on same day unless we finish early enough to move it up Let s hope we can This is a tentative schedule amp is subject to change at the instructors discretion Additional reading student for which student is responsible all appendices tables amp charts in both books Edelman and Kremkau are optional resources COURSE INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Thursday 8 30 12 20 Office S108D 281 756 5650 Jan 16 to May 08 Assistant 281 756 5625 Fax 281 756 5606 Email jmurphy alvincollege edu Thursday 6 00 10pm Office 148 281 756 5663 Jan 16 to May 08 Email ddubose alvincollege edu Office hours by appointment and posted on office doors Cell phone number will be posted in class for emergencies only Office phone and email are the best way to contact your instructor Course Description To provide an introduction to ultrasound principles and instrumentation including properties of ultrasound interaction of ultrasound with tissue transducers Doppler instrumentation image display artifacts QA bioeffects and ultrasound safety Prerequisites Acceptance int
21. ue on test day Students will be assigned certain subjects for the mind maps during class The mind map will be graded using the following criteria Total possible 100 points 30 points complete all info included each chapter done 20 points used different colors neatly created 20 points used a visual graphic to convey information 15 points creative and imaginative 15 points oral presentation Written Required info List the definition formula units and typical values Can it be changed By what button What is it determined by What is the significance for the sonographer or patient Include Ahhhaaa moments and questions about what you don t understand Oral Presentation Be prepared to discuss your mind map with the class Explain your overall concept tell us your ahhhaa moments ask your questions be prepared to answer faculty questions If you are unsure of what or how to complete a mind map you may look up Mind Mapping on the internet There are many valuable sites that explain the process Quizzes Quizzes may be given at any time They will be announced in advance Quizzes cannot be made up if missed The lowest quiz grade will be dropped before calculating the final average Exams An exam will be given at the end of each unit The exams will be averaged with the homework quiz average to calculate the final grade Any missed exams will be made up on the next class day or sooner by appoi
22. w the recipe and place interesting objects into the phantom to be able to scan Experiment with different recipes containers and objects to find something that works well Use solid objects hollow objects and fluid filled objects be creative Once prepared the members of the other student teams will have to scan the phantom locating each of the objects and try to guess what it inside The designing team must make a map answer key to compare the results to Phantoms will be on display for fellow students to scan and try to determine what types of objects are placed in each others phantoms Which ever team gets the most correct objects will win a special prize Each group will then give a short presentation about how the phantom was made what role each student played and the physics concepts learned in the process You should use a poster board and or power point to illustrate the steps and concepts This will be considered a major project grade Specific Instructions The purpose of this project is for students to gain a better understanding of ultrasound physics by completing research that will increase understanding of how an ultrasound phantom is created and the imaging physics or acoustic properties of different objects Students will form groups Each student in the group will have a designated responsibility The students will present their phantom with the required information to the class Some sort of poster or other visual aide sh
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