4/25/2024 6:08:34 AM	RADT 63A Course Outline as of Fall 2008	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  RADT 63A	Title:  RADIATION PHYSICS/QC
Full Title:  Radiation Physics and Quality Control
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. Principles of general and applied physics, electromagnetics, digital imaging, electrostatics, quality control, radiologic equipment and accessories, and imaging equipment and accessories.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 61B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 61BL and Course Completion of RADT 61A

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Photographic aspects of radiography, principles of radiographic exposure and formulation of radiographic technique. Principles of general and applied physics, electrostatics, electromagnetics, digital imaging, quality control, radiologic equipment and accessories, and imaging equipment and accessories.  

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 61B and Concurrent Enrollment in RADT 61BL and Course Completion of RADT 61A
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: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

1.  Explain principles of general and applied physics as they apply to

   radiologic technology.

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

3.  Describe the laws of electrostatics and their application to

   radiologic technology.

4.  Identify the chemicals 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.  Explain electromagnetism and its implication in medical imaging.

9.  Demonstrate quality control techniques in film processing and

   equipment.

10. List important components of a digital imaging system.  

Topics and Scope

I.    Fundamental units

     A. Length

     B. Mass

     C. Time

II.   Derived units

     A. Area

     B. Volume

     C. Density

     D. Temperature

III.  Systems of measurement

     A. English

     B. Metric

IV.   Electrostatics and electromagnetism

     A. Charge

     B. Field

     C. Applications

V.    Radiographic technique

     A. Kilovoltage

     B. Milliamperage

     C. Time

     D. Photo timing

VI.   Radiographic accessories

     A. Grids

     B. Cones

     D. Screens

     E. Shielding

VII.  Radiographic quality control

     A. Contrast

     B. Density

     C. Definition of detail

     D. Processing

     E. Equipments

     F. Darkroom

VIII. Film characteristics

     A. Film types

     B. Sensitometry

     C. Construction of film

IX.   Digital Imaging System

     A. Introduction

     B. Instrumentation

X.    X-ray Tube

     A. Diagnostic

     B. Fluoroscopy

     C. Mammography  

Assignments:

1. Weekly chapter reading (10-40 pages/week)

2. Completion of 8 - 10 laboratory experiments with lab reports

3. Completion of one technique chart project

4. 10 quizzes, 1 mid-term, 1 written final

5. Lab final  

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
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Homework problems, Technique chart project
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 50 - 60%
Multiple choice, True/false, quizzes, mid-term, final
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Lab final

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

- RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE FOR TECHNOLOGISTS by Steward Bushong, Mosby, current

 edition.

- Radiographic Imagery and Exposure, Fauer, Mosby, current edition.

- Instructor-prepared material.  

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