Professor Linda Zanin MS210 - Breast Sonography
Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Phone: 240-567-5563, Department Phone: 240-567-5563 Office Hours: Tuesdaya, 9AM - 3PM
Linda.Zanin@montgomerycollege.edu
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to MS210 - Breast Sonography,
Here is a little of what you can expect from me as your instructor. Communication is really important to me. I have outlined what you will need to be successful in this course. After reviewing the course syllabus and becoming familiar with the structure of the course, if you still have questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail. I will sign into the course at least once a day. I will participate in the class discussion and provide you feedback. I will grade your work over the weekend and will have grades posted within a week following the assignments. I will respond to your e-mails within 48 hours, unless I have let you know in advance that I will be unable to do so due to professional travel. I hope you enjoy the class online and I look forward to meeting you in the face-to-face lab sessions on campus.
FACULTY INFORMATION
I have been the Program Coordinator for Diagnostic Medical Sonography since 1992, when I started the ultrasound program. I came to Montgomery College from George Washington University Medical Center, and previous to that I was at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center. I am still a practicing sonographer and hold credentials in Abdominal and Obstetrics & Gyn Sonography.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A study of the fundamentals of breast sonography, including the case study review of normal anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions of the breast tissue and its visualization with real-time 2-D & 3-D imaging, and Doppler. (T only)
COURSE PREREQUISITES
PREREQUISITE: MS 201 or consent of program coordinator.
COREQUISITE: MS 223 or consent of program coordinator. One hour lecture, one hour laboratory each week.
TEXTBOOK
Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography. Sixth Edition, Hagen-Ansert. Mosby, 2006.
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
Course Structure: This course consists of fifteen online content modules and seven face-to-face campus lab sessions. These lab sessions are specified in the calendar and more information about them can be found in the weekly content module and handout section of the course. Each weekly content module will have similar components and these are outlined below:
- Objectives, Readings, and Introduction - This page will begin each module. The readings will be in the textbook as well as the weekly content modules and handouts within the course.
- Content Pages - Each Weekly Content Module will contain several content pages. It is recommended that you print out these pages which you can do by clicking the print icon in the upper right hand menu bar.
- Assessments - The Weekly Content Modules conclude with a page that lists the assessments for the week. These will consist of the following:
• Discussion Question - There will be a discussion assignment for each week. You should answer the week's question by midnight on Wednesday and address at least two responses of your classmates by midnight on Saturday. You must participate fully with these three postings in order to get credit. Responding with statements like, "I agree" will not count as discussion participation, you must add something meaningful to the discussion.
• Quiz - Each Week will conclude with a quiz which you can take after reading the weekly content module and the relevant textbook material.
• Assignments - There will be online assignments and case studies to complete. These will be listed on the assessments page at the conclusion of the Weekly Content Module and in the course calendar.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
The following information has been included to help you be successful in your online class. Please read through it carefully and use the resources that are available to you.
You will need the following to participate online:
1. Regular use of a computer with Internet access. For full details on recommended computer hardware and software see
2. A web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. For full details on compatible browsers and Browser Tune-up instructions for WebCT 6.0 see WebCT Settings.
To Login to WebCT
1. Login to My MC at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
2. Click the WebCT Iconin the top right of the My MC homepage.
3. You will be taken to your My WebCT screen.
