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RAD 115 - Radiographic Imaging II

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course continues a detailed study of primary and secondary influencing factors and accessory equipment related to imaging.
Prerequisite(s): Take RAD 102 , RAD 105 , RAD 110 , RAD 130 , and RAD 153  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:

  • Radiographic Qualities: Density, Contrast, Detail, Distortion, and Latitude
  • Production of scatter radiation
  • Reduction of scatter radiation
  • Influencing factors affecting radiographs
  • Technique charts
  • Automatic exposure control
  • Tomography
  • Magnification radiography
  • Sensitometry
  • Quality control for radiographic processing
  • Utilization of computed radiography and digital radiography
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. Analyze and critique radiographic images for quality factors.
  2. Evaluate factors that affect the production of scatter radiation on an image.
  3. Evaluate methods of improving image quality by reducing the effects of scatter radiation.
  4. Demonstrate the effects that a change in technical formulas would have on the quality of an image.
  5. Apply the basic radiographic principles when utilizing both digital and computed radiography.
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
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  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
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  • 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