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PRINCIPLES OF RAD IMAGING II (RADR 2305)

Term: 2020-2021 FC November-February

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Trenda D SweeneyShow MyInfo popup for Trenda D Sweeney
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Randall GipsonShow MyInfo popup for Randall Gipson
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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1/4/2021 - 1/31/2021) Location: MAIN CHS 115

Description

This course introduces the physics of the field of radiologic technology (medical imaging) to the new radiography student. Content establishes a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mobile diagnostic equipment requirements and design. The content also provides a basic knowledge of quality control for radiographic equipment. Additionally, the students will establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Finally, this course will present content on the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. A lab component is included with this course.

Prerequisite(s): RADR 1361