Application deadline

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

PhD students or holders of a Norwegian master´s degree of five years or 3+ 2 years (or equivalent) may be admitted. PhD students must upload a document from their university stating that there are registered PhD students. This group of applicants does not have to prove English proficiency and are exempt from semester fee. Holders of a Master´s degree must upload a Master´s Diploma with Diploma Supplement / English PhD students at UiT The Arctic University of Norway register for the course through StudentWeb . External applicants apply for admission through SøknadsWeb.

Application code 9303.

All external applicants have to attach a confirmation of their status as a PhD student from their home institution. Students who hold a Master of Science degree, but are not yet enrolled as a PhD-student have to attach a copy of their master's degree diploma. These students are also required to pay the semester fee.

Course content

Recommended prerequisites

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - The student can

• understand some measurement and imaging systems based on ultrasound.
• derive linear and nonlinear 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 competence - 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.
• explain the principles used in harmonic imaging

Language of instruction and examination

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.