Designed to expand upon the basic physics and instrumenta- tion concepts that were presented in Basic Sonography. Discus- sion will include how each component is interrelated and how all components contribute to the production of a sonographic image. Basic sonographic physics will be introduced. Introduc- tion to computers hardware and software. An introductory computer literacy course for the Diagnostic Medical Sonogra- phy student with emphasis on current technology and the im- plications for and the effects on our society. Topics will include cyberspace; communications, including the impact of the Inter- net and World Wide Web; ethical, privacy, environmental, and health related issues. Software applications will include a brief introduction to Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.