hours per week of supervised clinical education is required.
PREREQUISITES: UST 200*, UST 211C*, UST 220*, UST 240*.
COREQUISITES: UST 221*, UST 241*.

UST 213C* Clinical Education III (6) Continued rotations through
general sonography departments. Students must continue to achieve
both speed and accuracy in competency requirements. A minimum
of 32 hours per week of indirect supervised clinical education is
required. PREREQUISITE: UST 212C*, UST 221*, UST 241*.
COREQUISITES: None.

UST 220* Physics and Instrumentation I (3) The theories and
principles of sonographic physics and instrumentation are covered.
Problem solving, static imaging, and real time principles are a few key
issues that are presented. PREREQUISITE: Formal acceptance into
the program. COREQUISITES: UST 200*, UST 211C*, UST 240*.

UST 221* Physics and Instrumentation II (3) Continued study of
various types of transducers, application, and instrumentation in
sonographic studies. PREREQUISITE: UST 200*, UST 211C*, UST
220*, UST 240*. COREQUISITES: UST 212C*, UST 241*.

UST 240* Abdominal Scanning (4) Specific abdominal topics
include: vascular, liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys,
retroperitoneum, and peritoneal cavity. Classes include a detailed
study of abdominal cross-sectional anatomy. Clinical signs and
symptoms, applicable lab values, pathophysiology, and differential
diagnosis will be presented. PREREQUISITE: Formal acceptance
into the program. COREQUISITES: UST 200*, UST 211C*, UST
220*.

UST 241* OB/GYN Scanning (4) Anatomy, physiology, and
pathology of the female reproductive organs are presented in both
normal and abnormal case studies. Image analysis, differential
diagnosis, gestation times, the placenta, amniotic fluid evaluation,
the umbilical cord, and chromosome disorders are a few topics to be
covered.. Various techniques will be covered to emphasize strategies
that should be implemented in difficult procedures. PREREQUISITE:
UST 200*, UST 211C*, UST 220*, UST 240*. COREQUISITES: UST
212C*, UST 221*.

UST 242* Small Parts Scanning (2) Anatomy, physiology, and
pathology of the male reproductive organs are presented in both
normal and abnormal case studies. Small parts also include the
thyroid, parathyroid, breast, and extremity scanning. Image analysis,
differential diagnosis, and prostate/scrotum are a few topics to be
covered. PREREQUISITE: UST 213C*. COREQUISITE: UST 250*.

UST 250* Registry Review (1) Final comprehensive review of all
covered material . "Mock registries" are administered in preparation
for national board Certification. PREREQUISITE: UST 213C*.
COREQUISITE: UST 242*.

UST 260* Vascular Anatomy and Physiology (4) This course is a
study of the vascular anatomy and physiology in the normal and
abnormal patient. The hemodynamics, pathology, and
pathophysiology of the vascular system is discussed and analyzed.
The pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, applicable lab values,
pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis will be presented.
PREREQUISITE: ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
COREQUISITE: UST 261*.

UST 261* Vascular Seminar (2) Advanced study of vascular
ultrasound physics and vascular studies in preparation for the
registry examination. A review of case studies and "mock"
examinations will be administered to focus on individual problem
areas. PREREQUISITE: ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
COREQUISITE: UST 260*.

Early Childhood Education
ECED 1010 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2) Orientation
to the profession. Topics include professionalism, family
relationships, individual and cultural diversity, child development,
developmentally appropriate practice, observation and assessment,
learning environment, health and safety, and guidance.

ECED 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum (3) A survey of the
theoretical models and services available to parents and children.
Laboratory observation and interaction. PREREQUISITE: ECED
1010.

ECED 2010 Safe, Healthy Learning Environments (3) A study of
the basic principles of good health as they relate to the child in the
family, care center, and community. Includes child nutrition, growth,
disease and accident prevention, and safety. Laboratory observation
and interaction. PREREQUISITE: ECED 1010.

ECED2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Development (3) The study of the
physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the young child
and their application to the care, guidance, and development of the
child from birth to eight years of age. Laboratory observation and
interaction. PREREQUISITE: ECED 2010.

ECED2030 Infant and Toddler Care (3) A course in methods of
providing safe, competent individual and group care, as well as a
warm and secure emotional atmosphere for infants and toddlers.
Includes procedures for stimulating the intellectual and physical
development of infants and toddlers in addition to basic care-giving
skills. Course open to non-majors (i.e., parents, parents-to-be, babysitters).

ECED 2040 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement (3) The
role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social,
and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society. Laboratory
observation and interaction. Prerequisite: ECED 1010.