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COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
RAD 111 - RADIOLOGIC
SCIENCE I (4 CR.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Teaches concepts of
radiation, radiography physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation,
electricity and magnetism, and application of these principles to radiography.
Focuses on x-ray production, emission, and x-ray interaction with matter.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE
The purpose of this
course is to establish the underlying scientific principles of x-ray generation
and the application of these principles in producing a diagnostic radiograph.
ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES
Admission into the
Radiography Program, to include: two (2) units high school science and
one (1) unit high school Algebra or equivalent.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of
this course, the student should be able to:
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Describe the various forms
of matter and energy.
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Describe the atomic theory
of matter.
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State the principles of
magnetism and electricity.
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Identify the properties
of ionizing radiation.
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Describe the method of
x-ray production.
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Describe the interactions
of x-radiation and matter.
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State the principles of
radiographic image production.
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Define and list the factors,
which influence radiographic density.
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Define and list the factors,
which influences radiographic contrast.
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Define and list the factors,
which influence radiographic quality.
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Describe the principle
of automatic exposure control systems.
MAJOR TOPICS TO BE
INCLUDED
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Concepts of Radiation
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Fundamentals of Physics
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The Atom
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Electromagnetic Radiation
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Electricity and Magnetism
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X-ray Production
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X-ray Interaction with
Matter
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X-ray Emission
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Radiographic Film
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Radiographic Quality
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Radiographic Technique
EXTRA TOPICS TO BE
COVERED
Personal insights and
observations of faculty and students as they relate to clinical experience
and the setting of radiographic technique.
Revised 3/88
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