DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics
3 Hours (3-0-0)
This course covers basic acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue with an emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams.

DMSO 1360 Clinical I
3 Hours (0-0-15)
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: Admission into the program.

DMSO 1361 Clinical II
3 Hours (0-0-18)
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: DMSO 1360.

DMSO 1405 Sonography of Abdominopelvic Cavity
4 Hours (3-2-0)
This course is a detailed study of normal and pathological abdominal and pelvic structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history, and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.

DMSO 1442 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics
4 Hours (3-3-0)
This course is a continuation of the study of acoustical physics. Topics include interaction of ultrasound with tissues, the mechanics of ultrasound production and display, various transducer designs and construction, quality assurance, bioeffects and image artifacts. Methods of Doppler flow analysis may be introduced. Prerequisite: DMSO 1302.

DMSO 2351 Doppler Physics
3 Hours (3-0-0)
This course emphasizes Doppler and hemodynamic principles relating to arterial and venous imaging and testing.

DMSO 2353 Sonography of Superficial Structures
3 Hours (3-0-0)
This course is a detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history, and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Prerequisite: DMSO 1405.

DMSO 2354 Neurosonology
3 Hours (3-0-0)
This course is a detailed study of normal and pathological neonatal head structure. Vascular methodology will be discussed. Prerequisite: DMSO 2353.

DMSO 2357 Advanced Ultrasound Professionalism and Registry Review
3 Hours (3-1-0)
This capstone course covers the Sonographic profession principles and the scope of practice including legal and ethical issues for the sonographer. The following topics will also be covered in the course: department management procedures; application of advanced techniques and instrumentation; ergonomics of scanning and injury prevention; and essential concepts of registry preparation.

DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology
4 Hours (4-1-0)
This course is a detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Prerequisite: DMSO 1405.

DMSO 2460 Clinical III
4 Hours (0-0-23)
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: DMSO 1361.

DMSO 2461 Clinical IV
4 Hours (0-0-22)
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. Prerequisite: DMSO 2460