FYS-3031 | UiT

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.

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.

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.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

FYS-8031 Ultrasound imaging technology 8 stp

Course content

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.

Recommended prerequisites

FYS-1001 Mechanics, FYS-1002 Electromagnetism, FYS-2006 Signal processing, MAT-2200 Differential Equations

Objectives 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

Skills - The student can.¿

demonstrate wave propagation using numerical methods
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

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 and examination

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

Portfolio assessment of up to 4 assignments counting about 40 % and a final oral exam counting about 60 %. The total number of assignments will be set by the lecturer in the beginning of the semester.

All parts of the portfolio are assessed as a whole and one combined grade will be given.

Assessment: Letter grades: A - E, fail - F.

Re-sit examination (section 22): There is no access to a re-sit examination in this course.

Postponed examination (sections 17 and 21): Students with valid grounds for absence will be offered a postponed examination. Both postponed project assignments and postponed written examination will be arranged during the semester if possible, otherwise early in the following semester.

See indicated sections in Regulations for examinations at the UiT The arctic university of Norway for more information.

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autumn 2019 FYS-3031 Ultrasound imaging technology - 10 ECTS