Program Overview

Master of Radiological & Imaging Sciences

The Master of Radiological & Imaging Sciences program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of radiological and imaging sciences.

Program Description

The program presents general acoustic principles, including sound wave parameters, energy transfer, wave propagation, pulsed and continuous wave generation, and parameters. It also discusses beam profile consideration and introduces A-mode, B-mode, and M-mode. The program emphasizes applied principles of physics, knobology, and instrumentation relative to ultrasound.

Course Details

• Course Name: MRS 518: Ultrasound Physics
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: None

Course Content

The course covers advanced concepts, including computer technology and the instrumentation used to create and store the ultrasound image. It also introduces fluid dynamics, spectral, color, and amplitude Doppler. The program emphasizes advanced principles of physics, knobology, acoustical artifacts, bioeffects/safety, and quality assurance relative to ultrasound.

Program Emphasis

The program focuses on the application of physics, knobology, and instrumentation in the field of radiological and imaging sciences, with a particular emphasis on ultrasound. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of radiological and imaging sciences, preparing them for careers in this field.