RADT 1070 Syllabus

Subject Code

RADT

Course Number

1070

Course Title

Principles of Imaging I

Prerequisites

ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1320 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring

Credit Hours

(5-2-6)

Course Description

The content of this course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented in this course are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. It also covers factors that govern the image production process, film imaging with related accessories, and a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Topics include a discussion on the importance of minimum imaging standards, a discussion of problem-solving techniques for image evaluation, and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis.

Course Outcomes