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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
RADT 63A | Title:
RADIATION PHYSICS/QC |
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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 |
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| 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:
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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:
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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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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- 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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