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HTH 145 Ultrasound Physics II Course Objectives 

Following completion of theoretical and laboratory learning experiences, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the Doppler shift.
2. Explain the role of angles in the Doppler equation.
3. Differentiate between continuous wave and pulsed Doppler and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.
4. Explain how spectral analysis is obtained.
5. Define aliasing and how it is limited.
6. Explain how color Doppler is obtained.
7. Define imaging and Doppler artifacts and give three examples of each.
8. Explain the role of a phantom and give five types of test that can be performed.
9. Explain the value of quality assurance.
10. Explain the AIUM’s statement of the safety effects of ultrasound.