Medical Sonography Degree (A45440)
MEDSON & CVSON courses day ONLY
Pre-Requisite Courses
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body.
Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis,
cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles
of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
Class: 4.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 5.00
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4.00 |
2.00 |
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5.00 |
COM 231 - Public Speaking
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I
This course provides a project-based approach to introductory statistics with an emphasis
on using real-world data and statistical literacy. Topics include descriptive statistics,
correlation and regression, basic probability, discrete and continuous probability
distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Upon completion, students
should be able to use appropriate technology to describe important characteristics
of a data set, draw inferences about a population from sample data, and interpret
and communicate results.
Class: 3.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
2.00 |
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4.00 |
PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics
PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics
This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and
processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces,
energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe.
Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of
the principles studied.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
PHY 110A - Conceptual Physics Lab
PHY 110A - Conceptual Physics Lab
This course is a laboratory for PHY 110. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences
that enhance materials presented in PHY 110. Upon completion, students should be
able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110.
Corequisites: Take PHY-110
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 1.00
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2.00 |
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1.00 |
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Total: 16 |
Please note:
BIO 163 OR BIO 168 AND BIO 169
MAT 152 OR College Level Statistics
PHY 110 AND 110A OR College Level Physics
Fall Semester 1
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy
This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving
the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through
project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts
which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional
analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities,
and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize
quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic
decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information
found in modern media and encountered in everyday life.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
-OR- MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra
This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus.
Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations
and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial,
rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion,
students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding
solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology.
Class: 3.00 Lab: 2.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
2.00 |
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4.00 |
SON 110 - Intro to Sonography
SON 110 - Intro to Sonography
This course provides an introduction to medical sonography. Topics include applications,
sonographic terminology, history, patient care, ethics, and basic skills. Upon completion,
students should be able to define professionalism and sonographic applications and
perform basic patient care skills and preliminary scanning techniques.
Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Clinical: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
SON 130 - Abdominal Sonography I
SON 130 - Abdominal Sonography I
This course introduces abdominal and small parts sonography. Emphasis is placed on
the sonographic anatomy of the abdomen and small parts with correlated laboratory
exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and acquire basic
abdominal and small parts images.
Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
3.00 |
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3.00 |
SON 222 - Selected Sonographic Clinical Education
SON 222 - Selected Sonographic Clinical Education
This course provides active participation in clinical sonography. Emphasis is placed
on imaging, processing, and technically evaluating selected sonographic examinations.
Upon completion, students should be able to image, process, and evaluate selected
sonographic examinations.
Corequisites: Take SON-110
Clinical: 6.00
Credits: 2.00
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6.00 |
2.00 |
SON 271 - Doppler Sonography Topics
SON 271 - Doppler Sonography Topics
This course covers Doppler principles and instrumentation. Topics include basic Doppler
principles, CW Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, color Doppler, and power Doppler. Upon
completion, students be able to demonstrate knowledge of Doppler principles and instrumentation.
Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
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Total: 13 / 14 |
Spring Semester 1
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
SON 111 - Sonographic Physics
SON 111 - Sonographic Physics
This course introduces ultrasound physical principles, bioeffects, and sonographic
instrumentation. Topics include sound wave mechanics, transducers, sonographic equipment,
Doppler physics, bioeffects, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate knowledge of sound wave mechanics, transducers, sonography equipment,
the Doppler effect, bioeffects, and safety.
Class: 3.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
|
4.00 |
SON 120 - SON Clinical Ed I
SON 120 - SON Clinical Ed I
This course provides active participation in clinical sonography. Emphasis is placed
on imaging, processing, and technically evaluating sonographic examinations. Upon
completion, students should be able to image, process, and evaluate sonographic examinations.
Prerequisites: Take SON-110
Clinical: 15.00
Credits: 5.00
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15.00 |
5.00 |
SON 131 - Abdominal Sonography II
SON 131 - Abdominal Sonography II
This course covers abdominal and small parts pathology recognizable on sonograms.
Emphasis is placed on abnormal sonograms of the abdomen and small parts with correlated
sonographic cases. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize abnormal
pathological processes in the abdomen and on small parts sonographic examinations.
Prerequisites: Take SON-130
Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
SON 140 - Gynecological Sonography
SON 140 - Gynecological Sonography
This course is designed to relate gynecological anatomy and pathology to sonography.
Emphasis is placed on gynecological relational anatomy, endovaginal anatomy, and gynecological
pathology. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize normal and abnormal
gynecological sonograms.
Prerequisites: Take SON-110
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
SON 241 - Obstetrical Sonography I
SON 241 - Obstetrical Sonography I
This course covers normal obstetrical sonography techniques, the normal fetal environment,
and abnormal first trimester pregnancy states. Topics include gestational dating,
fetal anatomy, uterine environment, and first trimester complications. Upon completion,
students should be able to produce gestational sonograms which document age, evaluate
the uterine environment, and recognize first trimester complications.
Prerequisites: Take SON-110
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
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Total: 18 |
Summer Semester
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
SON 121 - SON Clinical Ed II
SON 121 - SON Clinical Ed II
This course provides continued active participation in clinical sonography. Emphasis
is placed on imaging, processing, and technically evaluating sonographic examinations.
Upon completion, students should be able to image, process, and evaluate sonographic
examinations.
Prerequisites: Take SON-120
Clinical: 15.00
Credits: 5.00
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15.00 |
5.00 |
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Total: 5 |
Fall Semester 2
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments
and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories
such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion,
capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues
arising from new technologies.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
SON 220 - Son Clinical Ed III
SON 220 - Son Clinical Ed III
This course provides continued active participation in clinical sonography. Emphasis
is placed on imaging, processing, and technically evaluating sonographic examinations.
Upon completion, students should be able to image, process, and evaluate sonographic
examinations.
Prerequisites: Take SON-121
Clinical: 24.00
Credits: 8.00
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24.00 |
8.00 |
SON 242 - Obstetrical Sonography II
SON 242 - Obstetrical Sonography II
This course covers second and third trimester obstetrical complications and fetal
anomalies. Topics include abnormal fetal anatomy and physiology and complications
in the uterine environment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify
fetal anomalies, fetal distress states, and uterine pathologies.
Prerequisites: Take SON-241
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
SON 250 - Vascular Sonography
SON 250 - Vascular Sonography
This course provides an in-depth study of the anatomy and pathology of the vascular
system. Topics include peripheral arterial, peripheral venous, and cerebrovascular
disease testing. Upon completion, students should be able to identify normal vascular
anatomy and recognize pathology of the vascular system.
Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
SON 275 - Pediatric Sonography
SON 275 - Pediatric Sonography
This course covers the various applications of sonography in pediatrics including
normal anatomy and pathology related to neurosonology and general pediatric body imaging
resulting in students appreciation of the various applications of sonography in pediatrics.
Topics include neonatal neurosonology and the application of sonography in pediatric
abdominal, gynecologic, small part, and the musculoskeletal system with emphasis placed
on the sonographic appearance of normal anatomy and pathology. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate knowledge of pediatric sonography and perform various
applications of sonography in neursonology, abdominal imaging, small part imaging,
and gynecology.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
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Total: 17 |
Spring Semester 2
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation
styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas
and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects.
Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from
primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
PSY 150 - General Psychology
PSY 150 - General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics
include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation,
cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the science of psychology.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
SON 221 - SON Clinical Ed IV
SON 221 - SON Clinical Ed IV
This course provides continued active participation off campus in clinical sonography.
Emphasis is placed on imaging, processing, and technically evaluating sonographic
examinations. Upon completion, students should be able to image, process, and evaluate
sonographic examinations.
Prerequisites: Take SON-220
Clinical: 24.00
Credits: 8.00
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24.00 |
8.00 |
SON 225 - Case Studies
SON 225 - Case Studies
This course offers the opportunity to present interesting cases found during clinical
education. Emphasis is placed on presentation methods which integrate patient history,
laboratory results, and sonographic findings with reference to current literature.
Upon completion, students should be able to correlate information necessary for complete
presentation of case studies.
Prerequisites: Take One: SON-110 or CVS-163
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 1.00
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3.00 |
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1.00 |
SON 289 - Sonographic Topics
SON 289 - Sonographic Topics
This course provides an overview of sonographic topics in preparation for certification
examinations. Emphasis is placed on registry preparation. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of sonography and be prepared
for the registry examinations.
Prerequisites: Take SON-110
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
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Total: 17 |
* BIO-163 must be taken prior to program application deadline date.