RADT 1160 Principles of Imaging II (5-2-6)
The content of this course is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles, and operations of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. This course provides students with a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment requirements and design. This content also provides a basic knowledge of quality control, principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance. The content of this course is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with principles related to computed tomography (CT) imaging and other imaging modalities (i.e., MRI, US, NM, Mammography) in terms of purpose, principles, equipment and material, and procedures. Topics include imaging equipment, digital image acquisition and display, and basic principles of CT and other imaging modalities.