All course information comes from Seattle University's Undergraduate Catalog.
4 credit hours
Vascular Sonography I is the first quarter of a three quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course establishes the foundation for you to provide excellent care for your Vascular Sonography patients. This course will examine the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices to ensure accurate care each step of the Sonography exam. Emphasis will be placed on the standard imaging protocols and normal criteria of the anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and sonographic appearance of the vasculature of the brain, neck, upper extremities, abdomen and lower extremities.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors Only
Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL 2210; PHYS 1060
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3011 Vascular Lab I
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
3 credit hours
Vascular Lab I is the first quarter of a three quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. Through this course you will gain experience with hands on guided application of Sonography within our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in common Sonography scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors Only
Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL 2210; PHYS 1060
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3010 Vascular Sonography I
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
4 credit hours
General Sonography I is the first quarter of a three quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course establishes the foundation for you to provide excellent care for your General Sonography patients. This course will examine the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices to ensure accurate care each step of the Sonography exam. Emphasis will be placed on the standard imaging protocols and normal criteria of the anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and sonographic appearance of the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL 2210; PHYS 1060
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3021 General Lab I
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
3 credit hours
General Lab I is the first quarter of a three quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. Through this course you will gain experience with hands on guided application of Sonography within our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in common Sonography scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL 2210; PHYS 1060
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3020 General Sonography I
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
4 credit hours
Cardiac Sonography I is the first quarter of a three quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course establishes the foundational knowledge and skill to provide care for the Cardiac Sonography patient. This course will examine the role of the Sonographer in the context of industry best practices to ensure accurate care during each step of the Sonography exam. Emphasis will be on the standard imaging protocols and normal criteria of the anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and sonographic appearance of the heart.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL 2210; PHYS 1060
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3031 Cardiac Lab I
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
3 credit hours
Cardiac Lab I is the first quarter of a three quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. Through this course you will gain experience with hands on guided application of Sonography within our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in common Sonography scenarios,
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL 2210; PHYS 1060
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3030 Cardiac Sonography I
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
5 credit hours
Ultrasound Physics is the first quarter of a two quarter series on acoustic physics and ultrasound imaging in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will introduce the fundamental physical principles and calculation of sound waves and examine their application in Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): PHYS 1060
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
4 credit hours
Vascular Sonography II is the second quarter of a three quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course expands upon the normal criteria presented in Vascular Sonography I to examine abnormal and pathologic arterial conditions. This course will further examine the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices in complex care situations.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3010 Vascular Sonography I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3111 Vascular Lab II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
3 credit hours
Vascular Lab II is the second quarter of a three-quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will provide hands-on guided application in our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab for you to investigate and create vascular lab examinations. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in complex scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3011 Vascular Lab I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3110 Vascular Sonography II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
4 credit hours
General Sonography II is the second quarter of a three-quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course expands upon the normal criteria presented in General Sonography I to examine abnormal and pathologic conditions of the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis. This course will further examine the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices in complex care situations.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3020 General Sonography I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3121 General Lab II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
3 credit hours
General Lab II is the second quarter of a three-quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will provide hands-on guided application in our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab for you to investigate and create general lab examinations. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in complex scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3021 General Lab I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3120 General Sonography II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
4 credit hours
Cardiac Sonography II is the second quarter of a three-quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course expands upon the normal criteria presented in Cardiac Sonography I to examine abnormal and pathologic conditions of the adult heart. This course will further examine the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices in complex care situations.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3030 Cardiac Sonography I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3131 Cardiac Lab II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
3 credit hours
Cardiac Lab II is the second quarter of a three-quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will provide hands-on guided application in our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab for you to investigate and create cardiac lab examinations. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in complex scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3021 Cardiac Lab I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3130 Cardiac Sonography II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
5 credit hours
Ultrasound Instrumentation is the second quarter of a two-quarter series on acoustic principles and ultrasound imaging in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will apply the principles and calculations from Ultrasound Physics to discuss the advantages and limitations of the advanced concepts of ultrasound instrumentation used to create Diagnostic Ultrasound images.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3100 Ultrasound Physics
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
4 credit hours
Vascular Sonography III is the third quarter of a three-quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course further expands upon the conditions presented in Vascular Sonography II. Emphasis will be placed on venous and combination arterial and venous pathologic conditions and surgical treatments. We will also further consider the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices to include complex and dynamic care situations.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3110 Vascular Sonography II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3211 Vascular Lab III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
3 credit hours
Vascular Lab III is the third quarter of a three-quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will provide hands-on guided application in our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab for you to investigate and create advanced vascular lab examinations. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in complex and dynamic scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3111 Vascular Lab II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3210 Vascular Sonography III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
4 credit hours
General Sonography III is the third quarter of a three-quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course further expands upon the conditions presented in General Sonography II. Emphasis will be placed normal, abnormal and pathologic obstetrical conditions and treatments. We will also further consider the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices to include complex and dynamic care situations.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3120 General Sonography II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3221 General Lab III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
3 credit hours
General Lab III is the third quarter of a three-quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will provide hands-on guided application in our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab for you to investigate and create advanced general lab examinations. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in complex and dynamic scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3121 General Lab II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3220 General Sonography III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
4 credit hours
Cardiac Sonography III is the third quarter of a three-quarter specialty series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) program. This course further expands upon the conditions presented in Cardiac Sonography II. Emphasis will be placed on adult and pediatric congenital and pathologic cardiac conditions and surgical treatments. We will also further consider the role of the Sonographer in following current industry best practices to include complex and dynamic care situations.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3130 Cardiac Sonography II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3231 Cardiac Lab III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
3 credit hours
Cardiac Lab III is the third quarter of a three-quarter specialty lab series in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This course will provide hands-on guided application in our on-campus DIUS Ultrasound Lab for you to investigate and create advanced cardiac lab examinations. Emphasis will be placed on industry best practices and the role of the Sonographer to ensure patient care in complex and dynamic scenarios.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 3131 Cardiac Lab II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 3230 Cardiac Sonography III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
10 credit hours
Clinical Experience in Ultrasound I is the first quarter of clinical series taken during the final year in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. During DIUS clinical course series, you will gain experience with the clinical application of sonographic testing on-site at our Clinical Affiliates. Due to the nature of this course offering, most of your time will be spent away from the university campus. During this clinical immersion, you will gain independence and proficiency with performing Sonography exams in preparation for your credentialing board exams.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only - All DIUS major courses must be completed prior to taking DIUS 4100
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4500 Leadership in Health Equity I - must be taken at same time as DIUS 4100
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
10 credit hours
Clinical Experience in Ultrasound II is the second quarter of clinical series taken during the final year of the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. During DIUS clinical course series, you will gain experience with the clinical application of Sonographic testing on-site at our Clinical Affiliates. Due to the nature of this course offering, most of your time will be spent away from the university campus. During this clinical immersion, you will gain independence and proficiency with performing Sonography exams in preparation for your credentialing board exams.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 4100 Clinical Experience in Ultrasound I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4600 Leadership for Health Equity II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
10 credit hours
Clinical Experience in Ultrasound III is the third quarter of clinical series taken during the final year in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. During DIUS clinical course series, you will gain experience with the clinical application of Sonographic testing on-site at our Clinical Affiliates. Due to the nature of this course offering, most of your time will be spent away from the university campus. During this clinical immersion, you will gain independence and proficiency with performing Sonography exams in preparation for your credentialing board exams.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 4200 Clinical Experience in Ultrasound II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4700 Leadership for Health Equity III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
8 credit hours
Clinical Experience in Ultrasound IV is the fourth quarter of clinical series taken the final year in the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. During DIUS clinical course series, you will gain experience with the clinical application of Sonographic testing on-site at our Clinical Affiliates. Due to the nature of this course offering, most of your time will be spent away from the university campus. During this clinical immersion, you will gain independence and proficiency with performing Sonography exams in preparation for your credentialing board exams.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 4300 Clinical Experience in Ultrasound III
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4800 Leadership in Health Equity IV
Typically offered: Summer Quarter
3 credit hours
Leadership for Health Equity I is the first quarter of a four-quarter Capstone series taken during the final year of the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This series provides the opportunity to reflect on your clinical course experience and to empower your professional practice. Emphasis will be on development of your personal statement of diagnostic ultrasound care philosophy, subject matter expertise, strategies of effective communication, definition and clarity of purpose, and continual service, quality, and safety evaluation.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4100 Clinical Experience in Ultrasound I - must be taken at same time as DIUS 4500
Typically offered: Fall Quarter
3 credit hours
Leadership for Health Equity II is the second quarter of a four-quarter Capstone series taken during the final year of the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This series provides the opportunity to reflect on your clinical course experience and to empower your professional practice. Emphasis will be on development of your personal statement of diagnostic ultrasound care philosophy, subject matter expertise, strategies of effective communication, definition and clarity of purpose, and continual service, quality, and safety evaluation.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 4500 Leadership in Health Equity I
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4200 Clinical Experience in Ultrasound II
Typically offered: Winter Quarter
3 credit hours
Leadership for Health Equity III is the third quarter of a four-quarter Capstone series taken during the final year of the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This series provides the opportunity to reflect on your clinical course experience and to empower your professional practice. Emphasis will be on development of your personal statement of diagnostic ultrasound care philosophy, subject matter expertise, strategies of effective communication, definition and clarity of purpose, and continual service, quality, and safety evaluation.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 4600 Leadership for Health Equity II
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4300 Clinical Experience in Ultrasound III
Typically offered: Spring Quarter
3 credit hours
Leadership for Health Equity IV is the fourth quarter, Senior Synthesis, of a four-quarter Capstone series taken during the final year of the Diagnostic Ultrasound (DIUS) Program. This series provides the opportunity to reflect on your clinical course experience and to empower your professional practice. Emphasis will be on development of your personal statement of diagnostic ultrasound care philosophy, subject matter expertise, strategies of effective communication, definition and clarity of purpose, and continual service, quality, and safety evaluation.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors only
Prerequisite Course(s): DIUS 4700 Leadership for Health Equity III
Co-requisite Course(s): DIUS 4400 Clinical Experience in Ultrasound IV
Typically offered: Summer Quarter
3 credit hours
An examination of contemporary nursing and diagnostic ultrasound practice with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration in health care delivery systems. We will explore ethical and legal implications for healthcare providers, holism, wellness, health care delivery, communication, critical thinking, and the nursing process. Beginning development of critical thinking, cultural responsiveness, interprofessional communication and collaboration, and team process skills.
Requisites: None
Typically offered: Fall & Winter, Every Year
5 credit hours
A conceptual approach to alterations in structure and function resulting from stressors on the human body. Course will review the cellular and molecular basis of these alterations. The course will examine pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease such as inflammation, genetic alterations, immune responses, and alteration in the functions of body systems.
Prerequisite Course(s): MATH-1010 or above, CHEM-1200 or higher, BIOL-1100 or higher, PSYC-3220
Typically offered: Fall, Winter Quarter
5 credit hours
Courses in the social sciences that explore important global issues through the lens of the social sciences. Each course focuses on a particular issue/challenge and course content assists students in understanding key disciplinary knowledge and approaches that provide insight into the issue. Students explore ways to productively think about and address the issue. These courses help students increase their understanding of complex global issues, develop knowledge of a social science as it relates to a global issue, explore approaches to and solutions for global issues, develop skills and confidence in applying know ledge to complex issues, and improve writing and research skills. Global Challenges courses include students from a variety of disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary conversation and understanding. This course requires a major paper or project, as well as some kind of reflective assignment where students are asked to synthesize their overall learning as it relates to the global issue being studied. Community-based learning is encouraged but not required.
Requisites:
Take 75 Credits - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Take UCOR-1200 or MATH-1010 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Take UCOR-1600 Or Equate - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Typically offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, & Summer, Every Year
Rev. November 2022