RADT 101 Radiologic Science

A course designed to teach students how ionizing x-radiation is produced. Emphasis is on radiologic concepts, structure of matter, electromagnetic radiation, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, the x-ray imaging system, x-ray tube construction, x-ray production, x-ray emission spectrum, and x-ray interactions with matter.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

Must be majoring in Radiological Technology

RADT 101Radiologic Science

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

Must be majoring in Radiological Technology

III. Catalog Course Description

A course designed to teach students how ionizing x-radiation is produced. Emphasis is on radiologic concepts, structure of matter, electromagnetic radiation, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, the x-ray imaging system, x-ray tube construction, x-ray production, x-ray emission spectrum, and x-ray interactions with matter.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Master radiologic science concepts including (1) Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism, (2) The X-Ray Imaging System, (3) X-Ray Production, and (4) X-ray Interaction with Matter.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies