Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ultrasound and Its Applications
Course Code: BYF631
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Properties and applications of ultrasound

Course Content

Sound and ultrasound, generating ultrasound and directing to a target, Structure of Ultrasound machines and working principles, analyzing ultrasound image and application of ultrasound in medicine are covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the principles of sound and ultrasound
2.To learn formation of ultrasound and targeting in ultrasonography
3.Gain information about the working principle of ultrasonography
4.Gain ability to evaluate ultrasonographic images
5.To comprehend the effects of ultrasound
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General principles of sound waves
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sound waves-1: Doppler effect (shift), pulse
Week 3 - Theoretical
General principles of ultrasound
Week 4 - Theoretical
Formation of ultrasound and piezoelectric effect
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of ultrasound transducers
Week 6 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ultrasonographic field
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography focusing systems
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effects of ultrasound
Week 10 - Theoretical
Usage areas of ultrasound
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography and doppler plus devices
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography visualization techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evaluation of ultrasonographic images
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of ultrasonographic images
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Quiz1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131126
Lecture - Practice131239
Presentation 1505
Reading102130
Quiz1101
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026