Radiographic Principles I

Catalog description

Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program. Prerequisite: Completion of RADT 101 and RADT 102 with a grade of "C" or better, and completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RADT 103. This course introduces principles of x-ray image creation, basic radiation protection, exposure factors, beam restriction, and radiation absorption. Accessory supplies and equipment, grids, image receptors, image processing, sensitometry, and digital radiography are also covered. Photographic and geometric factors that contribute to quality and detail will be discussed. (CSU, AVC)