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: 13.09.2021 - 16.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heikki Nieminen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
Lectures: Heikki Nieminen, heikki.j.nieminen@aalto.fi
Exercises: Mahshid Pashootan, mahshid.pashootan@aalto.fi
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
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. There will be quizzes with which you are able to earn bonus points.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
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.
There will be quizzes with which you are able to earn bonus points for Exercises.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
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
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
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.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Up to 20 students are accepted to the course.
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn I-II
2021-2022 Autumn I-II
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=NBE-E4310
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
Via WebOodi
Details on the schedule
applies in this implementation
Lectures on Mondays at 14-16.
Exercises on Thursdays at 12-14.
Demonstrations and laboratory work as informed separately.