Lec. 2; Cr. 2

A study of small part anatomy, imaging techniques and protocols including that of breasts, scrotal/testicular, thyroid/parathyroid, soft tissue and musculoskeletal structures.

Prerequisite(s): Selection into the DMS program. Only offered in the fall semester.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2002 DMS 1010 DMS 1011 DMS 1091

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

A study into the anatomy, physiology, and lab values associated with normal and abnormal conditions pertaining to the normal abdominal viscera.

Prerequisite(s): Selection into DMS program.

Corequisite(s): DMS 1003, DMS 1011, DMS 1091, DMS 2002

Lab 4; Cr. 2

Applied laboratory scanning of abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical, and superficial structures administered on a beginning level.

Prerequisite(s): Selection into the DMS program.

Corequisite(s): DMS 1003 , DMS 1010 , DMS 1091 , DMS 2002

Clinic 21; Cr. 6

Clinical observation and scanning of abdominal, pelvic, and superficial structures of the human body as performed in a general medical sonography department. Certain clinical rotations may provide clinical observation and scanning of sonographic vascular exams exclusively. Scanning techniques of normal and abnormal structures in these areas will be administered on a beginning level.

Prerequisite(s): Selection into the DMS program.

Corequisite(s): DMS 1003, DMS 1010, DMS 1011, DMS 2002
Formerly: DMS 1091 Applied Sonography I

Lec. 4; Cr. 4

Study of the physical principles associated with sonography and its application in acquiring sonographic images; such as propagation speed, transducer parameters, basic operating systems and instrumentation. In-depth study of Doppler and its applications in study of the anatomical and vascular structures of the human body.

Prerequisite(s): Selection into the DMS program.

Corequisite(s): DMS 1003, DMS 1010, DMS 1011, DMS 1091

Lec 3; Cr. 3

An advanced study into the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology associated with conditions and pathology of the abnormal abdomen, including invasive procedures in which sonography is used.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of first semester DMS courses with grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2012, DMS 2013, DMS 2020, DMS 2092

Lab 4; Cr. 2

Applied laboratory scanning of abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical, and superficial structures administered on an advanced level.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of first semester DMS courses with grade of “C” or higher

Corequisite(s): DMS 2010 , DMS 2013 ,DMS 2020 , DMS 2092

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

Study of the vascular system of the human body, the hermodynamics of the vascular system, and sonographic assessment protocols (e.g. Doppler) used in general and vascular sonographic departments.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all previous DMS courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2011, DMS 2012, DMS 2020, DMS 2092

Lec. 4; Cr. 4

An introductory study of the normal, abnormal, and pathology of the female reproductive system. Study of the gravid uterus, and fetal development from conception to birth with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and embryology.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all first semester DMS courses with grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2011, DMS 2012, DMS 2013, DMS 2092

Clin. 21; Cr. 6

Clinical observation and scanning of abdominal, pelvic, superficial, and vascular structures of the human body as performed in a general medical and/or vascular sonography department of designated clinical affiliates. Scanning techniques of normal and abnormal/pathological structures in these areas will be administered on an intermediate level.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of DMS 1002, DMS 1010, DMS 1011, DMS 1020, and DMS 1091 with a grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2011, DMS 2012, DMS 2013, DMS 2020

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

Continuing study of the application of sonography during the assessment of the human body’s vascular systems with the advanced study of Doppler (Color, Power, Spectral Waveform analysis). Primary focus will be on examination of the lower and upper extremities as well as the extracranial vascular structures of the carotid and vertebral vessels.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all previous DMS courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2018, DMS 2021, DMS 2093

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

A study into the specialty area of neonatal and pediatric sonography including the neonatal brain, spine, pyloric sphincter, and hip joints. Other areas of pediatric sonography include imaging the abdominal viscera and soft tissue areas in the older pediatric population.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all previous DMS courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2015, DMS 2021, DMS 2093

Lec 2; Cr. 2

Sonographic views and study of abnormalities and pathologies of the gravid uterus and fetus focusing on the cardiovascular system and third semester abnormalities.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all second semester DMS courses with grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2015, DMS 2018, DMS 2093

Clin. 21; Cr. 2

Clinical observation and scanning of abdominal, pelvic, superficial, and vascular structures of the human body as performed in the general medical and/or vascular sonography departments. Certain clinical rotations may provide clinical observation and scanning experiences of sonographic vascular exams exclusively. Scanning techniques of normal and abnormal structures in these areas will be administered on an advanced level.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all previous DMS courses with grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisite(s): DMS 2015, DMS 2018, DMS 2021

Lec. 2; Cr. 2

The study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used by the medical specialties. Stress is placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, English translation, and pronunciation.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

Studies in the macro- and microstructural anatomy of the human body. Topics covered include anatomical terminology, histology, integument, and anatomy of the organ systems of the body (skeletal, muscle, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive). Credit will not be given for both this course and BIOL 1201/BIOL 1208 or BIOL 1201/BIOL 1207 unless both are required in a major.

Prerequisite(s): A letter grade of “C” or better in BIOL 1001 or minimum ACT score of 21 in Scientific Reasoning; and eligibility to register for ENGL 1001 and college-level mathematics; or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences, and Mathematics.

Lab. 2; Cr. 1

Selected laboratory studies in the macro- and microstructural anatomy of the human body.

Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 1160, or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

May not be taken for credit by zoology majors, predental, or premedical students. Elements of human physiology; controls and functions of the various organ systems.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1160 and BIOL 1161 or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lab. 3; Cr. 1

A laboratory course in the elements of human physiology for students majoring in nursing and allied health, home economics, and physical education.

Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in BIOL 2160; or consent of the Dean, Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lec. 1; Cr. 1

A survey of basic principles and practices of diagnostic medical sonography.

Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENGL 1001

Lec. 3; Cr. 3

Survey of developmental processes across the life span.