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2020-2021 Catalog Archived
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RAD 121 - Radiographic Physics
Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course introduces the principles of radiographic physics, incorporating theory and application of basic principles underlying the operation and maintenance of x-ray equipment.
Prerequisite(s): Take RAD 230 , and RAD 256 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
- Systems of Measurement
- Structure of Matter
- Electricity
- Electromagnetism
- Rectification
- Production of X-Rays
- Components of the X-Ray Circuit
- Imaging Intensification
- Automatic Exposure Control
- Computed Tomography
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
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:
- Identify basic concepts of radiation science to include systems of measurement and the structure of matter.
- Differentiate among basic concepts of electricity.
- Differentiate between the principles and concepts of electromagnetism.
- Identify the principles and concepts of rectification.
- Summarize the properties and production of x-rays.
- Relate the parts of the radiographic tube to its efficient operation.
- Organize the components of the x-ray circuit in the appropriate working order.
- Recognize the principles and functioning of the image intensification system.
- Indicate the principles of the automatic exposure control system.
- Identify the principles of CT.
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
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