Northern Virginia Community College: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I - DMS 208 at Northern Virginia Community College

DMS 208 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I: Discusses and solves mathematical problems associated with human tissue, basic instrumentation and scanning technology. Focuses on the use of pulse-echo principles as applied to diagnostic sonography. Presents the physics of sound-tissue interactions and explores ultrasound instrumentation controls and functions.

Lecture 2-3 hours per week. Total 2-3 hours per week.

2-3 credits

DMS 208 Detailed Outline (VCCS Faculty & Staff Only)

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
81564	DMS 208-001H	2	Tu	7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV

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