Utskrift: FYS-3031

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FYS-3031 Ultrasound imaging technology - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for fysikk og teknologi

Type of course

The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright-students.

The course will only be taught if there is a sufficient number of students. If you are interested in following the course, please contact the student adviser as soon as possible.

Course overlap

FYS-8031 Ultrasound imaging technology 8 stp

Course contents

The course provides a basic understanding of the physics and technology used in ultrasonic measurement and imaging systems. Central topics include wave propagation in fluid and solid materials, focused and unfocused transducers, array transducers, beamforming, scattering from tissue, and image formation. The course includes project assignments involving numerical modeling, experimental investigation of ultrasonic waves and signal processing of experimental data.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 15 April for the autumn semester and 1 October for the spring semester.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are a Bachelor's degree in physics or similar education, including specialisation in physics worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS credits. Local admission, application code 9371 - singular courses at Master's level.

Objective of the course

Knowledge - The student can

understand some measurement and imaging systems based on ultrasound.
derive linear wave models used for fluids and solid materials
understand single- and multi-element transducers used to generate and receive ultrasound
understand techniques used for image generation like beam forming, phase-steering and scanning modes

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Skills - The student can

demonstrate wave propagation using numerical methods 听
perform ultrasonic measurements in an experimental setup and understand the physical origin of acquired waveforms
explore experimentally fundamental wave effects like wave scattering, reflection and attenuation
derive numerical codes for processing experimental data

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General compentence - The student can

describe important models and assumptions used for acoustic waves in fluids and solid materials.
understand image modes and methods for image generation.
identify sources producing noise in time-series and methods for noise reduction.

Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 40 hours

Laboratory exercises: 16 hours

Assessment

Coursework requirements:

Participation in laboratory courses and up to 2 lab reports.

Access to the final examination requires completing and passing the mandatory assignments.

Examination:

Two lab-reports, counting 20% each
A final oral exam, counting 60 %

Assessment scale: Letter grades A - F, F is failed

There is no access to a re-sit examination in this course

For further information, see chapter 5 in听Regulations for studies and examinations at the 幸运大转盘 The arctic university of Norway.