Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After taking the course, the student is able to explain in writing and calculations:
- basic linear and non-linear ultrasound matter interactions (acoustic radiation force, acoustic streaming, cavitation, shock waves)
- physics of biomedical ultrasonic applications, e.g., ultrasound imaging, quantitative ultrasonics, ultrasonic therapeutics
- physics of ultrasonic actuation of matter (e.g. drug, drug vehicle, gas bubble, cell, tissue, organs)
In addition, the student is able to read scientific literature on biomedical ultrasonic applications in linear and non-linear domain.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 10.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Heikki Nieminen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heikki Nieminen
Contact information for the course (valid 06.09.2020-21.12.2112):
t is recommended that the questions related to lectures, exercises and workshops are asked throught the Discussion forum in myCourses. Your questions will be responded to at the Discussion forum so the correspondence will help other students as well.
The issues related to the lectures will be addressed by Heikki Nieminen.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Physics of:
- linear ultrasonics
- non-linear ultrasonics (acoustic radiation force, acoustic streaming, cavitation, shock waves)
- ultrasound-induced thermal effects
Bridging the physics of ultrasound with biomedical research and clinical applications
Applies in this implementation:
The course will mainly focus on physics of biomedical ultrasonics. We will walk through the basic physics of imaging and characterization applications, but mainly focus on applications where ultrasound is used to actuate matter (move particles/bubbles, generation of mircoscopic perforations, heating, generation of light by sound). The discussed physical thepry will be connected to research and clinical applications. During the course project, the students will be able to get hands-on with ultrasonic equipment, run experiments in the laboratory and make analysis. The results will be interpreted and disclosed in a project report and an oral presentation on the topic.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Teaching Methods: Lectures, independent and supervised exercises, literature survey, supervised lab work, presentation.
Assessement Methods and Criteria: To pass the course the student will need to obtain points from conducting exercises, giving a presentation related to the course project and completing the course project report. Taking the course will require working throughout the semester.
Applies in this implementation:
Depending on the number of students on the course, the course project will be done as individuals or in pairs.
The contribution to the course score comes from doing three different assignments: 1. the exercises (score 1-5, weight 0.4), 2. giving a presentation related to the course project (score 1-5, weight 0.2) and 3. completing the course project report (score 1-5, weight 0.4). One must successfully pass in each category 1-3 to pass the course.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures: 24 h
Independent studying: 28 h
Solving exercises: independent work 5 x 2 h + exercise sessions 5 x 2 h
Course project:
- Literature review: 15 h
- Supervised laboratory work: 8 h
- Data analysis: 10 h
- Preparing the presentation: 10 h
- Writing the report: 15 h
Applies in this implementation:
Lectures: 24 h
Independent studying: 28 h
Solving excercises: independent work + excercise sessions 10 x 2 h
Course project:
- Literature review: 15 h
- Supervised laboratory work: 8 h
- Data analysis: 10 h
- Preparing the presentation: 10 h
- Writing the report: 15 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture slides; scientific articles; Ultrasound in Medicine, 1st edition, eds. Duck et al.
Applies in this implementation:
It is highly recommended to participate the lectures, since most of the material presented in the lectures (lecture slides) is not explained in sufficient depth in the course book. The information shared in the lectures is essential for being able to successfully conduct the exercises and the course project.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Bachelor-level courses in physics and mathematics, basic knowledge of signal processing, basic skills in Matlab.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Via WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Up to 20 students are accepted to the course.
Applies in this implementation:
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
The first lecture will be on Monday Sep 7 at 14.15-16
The first exercise will be on Thursday Sep 10 at 12.15-14
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