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2021-2022 Catalog 
    
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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:


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:

  1. Recognize and articulate the foundational development of modern radiography.
  2. Differentiate between rays comprising the electromagnetic spectrum with emphasis on the characteristics and production of x-radiation.
  3. Apply basic principles in the production of a radiographic image.
  4. Summarize the construction and significance of medical radiographic film.
  5. Apply the principles pertinent to radiographic cassettes and intensifying screens for image production.
  6. Identify and describe components of the processing area which affect quality radiographic imaging.
  7. Summarize and compare the principles of digital and computerized radiography to conventional radiography.
  8. 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

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
2021-2022