RAD 110 - Radiographic Imaging I

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides a detailed study of the parameters controlling radiation quality and quantity for radiographic tube operation and image production.

Course Topics:

Radiation and its discovery
The X-ray beam
Image formation
Radiographic quality
Radiographic film
Image receptors
Image processing
Computed and digital radiography principles
Technique conversions

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with internet access
View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
Antivirus software.
Colored pencils may be used for diagram identification.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required to continue in the Radiologic Technology Program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Recognize and articulate the foundational development of modern radiography.
Differentiate between rays comprising the electromagnetic spectrum with emphasis on the characteristics and production of x-radiation.
Apply basic principles in the production of a radiographic image.
Summarize the construction and significance of medical radiographic film.
Apply the principles pertinent to radiographic cassettes and intensifying screens for image production.
Identify and describe components of the processing area which affect quality radiographic imaging.
Summarize and compare the principles of digital and computerized radiography to conventional radiography.
Calculate and employ formulas for technique conversions.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021