4/27/2024 8:36:34 AM	RADT 63A Course Outline as of Fall 2000	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 63A	Title:  RADIATION PHYSICS/QA
Full Title:  Radiation Physics and Quality Assurance
Last Reviewed:9/25/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Photographic aspects of radiography, principles of radiographic exposure and formulation of radiographic technique. Laboratory experiments in radiographic exposures and formulating technique charts, basic quality assurance and quality control procedures will be included. Principles of general physics, electrostatics, calculation of radiation doses, and quality assurance.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Admission to the Radiologic Technology program or possession of licensure as a radiologic technologist.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Photographic aspects of radiography, principles of radiographic exposure & formulation of radiographic technique. Principles of general physics, electrostatics, mathematical calculations of patient radiation doses, and quality assurance.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Admission to the Radiologic Technology program or possession of licensure as a radiologic technologist.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The students will:

1. State the fundamental units of the English and metric systems.

2. Define electrical charge and field, and describe their sources.

3. Describe the laws of electrostatics and their application.

4. Explain the chemistry of film development solutions.

5. Explain the basic mechanics of an automatic processor.

6. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems that occur in

   automatic film processing.

7. Demonstrate accurate use of radiographic technique

8. Demonstrate proper film handling in the campus darkroom.

9. Demonstrate quality assurance and quality control techniques in

   film processing and equipment operation.

Topics and Scope

This course is designed to cover the basic principles of general physics

and underlying radiographic technique. The student will be studying film

chemistry, radiographic accessories, radiographic techniques and

principles of:

1.  Fundamental Units

   A. Length

   B. Mass

   C. Time

2.  Derived Units

   A. Area

   B. Volume

   C. Density

   D. Temperature

3.  Systems of Measurement

   A. English

   B. Metric

4.  Electrostatics

   A. Charge

   B. Field

   C. Electrification

5.  Radiographic Technique.

     A. Kilovoltage.

     B. Milliamperage.

     C. Time.

     D. Phototiming.

6.  Radiographic Accessories.

     A. Guide.

     B. Cones.

     D. Screens.

     E. Shielding.

7.  Radiographic Quality Control.

     A. Contrast.

     B. Density.

     C. Definition of detail.

     D. Processing

     E. Equipments.

     F. Darkroom.

8. Film Chemistry

     A. Film Types

     B. Sensitometry

     C..Construction of film .

9. Processing

     A. Chemistry of radiograph development

     B. Processor maintenance

     C. Processor troubleshooting

     D. Processor quality assurance

Assignments:

1.  Five to seven chapter reading assignments and 8 to 12 handout

   assignments;

2.  Complete 8 to 10 laboratory exercises in the laboratory;

3.  Complete multimedia assignments;

4.  Weekly homework assignments.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Written homework, Lab reports, WEEKLY WORKSHEETS & REPORTS
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Homework problems, Lab reports, Quizzes, 10 TO 12 REPORTS
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 50%
Multiple choice, True/false, Three 50-question quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 30%
Other in-classroom assignments

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

- RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE FOR TECHNOLOGISTS by Steward Bushong, Mosby, 1998.

- Principles of Imaging Science and Protection, Thompson, Saunders, 1998.

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