| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BME4322 | Ultrasound Techniques | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM DEMİRKAN |
| Course Objectives: | Teaching physical properties of ultrasound, methods of ultrasound generation, ultrasound absorption of tissues, differences of various tissues in absorption of ultrasound, characteristic impedance of tissues and penetration of ultrasound, teaching applications of diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound. Midterm and final exams will be held face to face. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; On completion of the course, the student will have the following abilities : 1. Explain how ultrasound interacts with tissue. 2. Understand where ultrasound imaging contrast comes from. 3. Describe how ultrasound signals are generated and detected. 4. Explain how anatomical ultrasound images are formed. 5. Explain attenuation processes of ultrasound within the human body and their effects upon resultant image quality. 6. Demonstrate basic understanding of characteristics of various transducer designs and construction. 7. Compare the different clinical approaches to performing ultrasound imaging and discuss emerging new applications of ultrasound. 8. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the biological effects and potential hazards of medical diagnostic ultrasound. |
| This course offers a cohesive presentation of the physics and instrumentation of diagnostic medical ultrasound. It includes ultrasound wave characteristics, ultrasound propagation and attenuation in body tissue, ultrasonic transducers (or probes) and their beam properties. Various forms of modern diagnostic ultrasonic instrumentation, such as two-dimensional, real-time scanning machines, M-mode scanners, and Spectral-, Colour-, and Power-Doppler instruments, are strongly linked to fundamental physical principles in the course. Novel transducer- and imaging-technology approaches are also presented. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Introduction, overview of topics covered in this course. Fundamentals concepts. Importance and applications of ultrasound waves in medical practice. | ||
| 2) | Fundamentals of ultrasound: Physics of ultrasound, ultrasound - tissue interaction. | ||
| 3) | Fundamentals of ultrasound: Physics of ultrasound, ultrasound - tissue interaction (continued) | ||
| 4) | Generation and detection of ultrasound waves. Ultrasonic transducers and probes and transducer beam characteristics. | ||
| 5) | Principles of versatile technology of ultrasound such as brightness mode (B-mode), amplitude mode (A-mode), motion mode (M-mode), tissue harmonic imaging, Doppler imaging, 3D/4D imaging, contrast enhanced imaging and many more. | ||
| 6) | Principles of versatile technology of ultrasound such as brightness mode (B-mode), amplitude mode (A-mode), motion mode (M-mode), tissue harmonic imaging, Doppler imaging, 3D/4D imaging, contrast enhanced imaging and many more (continued) | ||
| 7) | Principles of versatile technology of ultrasound such as brightness mode (B-mode), amplitude mode (A-mode), motion mode (M-mode), tissue harmonic imaging, Doppler imaging, 3D/4D imaging, contrast enhanced imaging and many more (continued). | ||
| 8) | Midterm | ||
| 9) | Methods for measuring sound speed, attenuation, absorption, and scattering. | ||
| 10) | Biological effects of ultrasound waves and ultrasound applications in therapy. | ||
| 11) | Applications of ultrasound in therapy (continued) | ||
| 12) | Contrast media and harmonic imaging. | ||
| 13) | Special topics in ultrasound imaging : High-frequency imaging and acoustic microscopes. | ||
| 14) | Final Exam | ||
| Course Notes: | 1. Detailed lecture notes will be distributed via ItsLearning Platform for each lecture. The subject content is defined by the material presented in lectures, so regular attendance is strongly recommended. 2. JoVE educational videos will also be offered to students to empower effective teaching of ultrasound imaging concepts methods during the course. |
| References: | 1. Repacholi, Michael H., Martino Gandolfo, and Alessandro Rindi. Ultrasound: medical applications, biological effects, and hazard potential. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012. 2. Hagen-Ansert, Sandra L. Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography-E-Book: 2-Volume Set. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2013. 3. Owen, Cindy, RVT RT, and James A. Zagzebski. "Ultrasound Physics Review." Amazon Company, USA (2008). 4. Hussey, Matthew. Basic physics and technology of medical diagnostic ultrasound. Macmillan International Higher Education, 1985. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | 5 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | ||
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | ||
| Jury | 0 | ||
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 132 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |