RADT 1070 Principles of Imaging I (5-2-6)
The content of this course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented in this course are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. It also covers factors that govern the image production process, film imaging with related accessories, and a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Topics include a discussion on the importance of minimum imaging standards, a discussion of problem-solving techniques for image evaluation, and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis.