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7111-<strong>Roane</strong>StCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 251<br />

ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 251<br />

RDT 209—Radiologic Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />

Introduction of theories of disease causation and pathophysiologic disorders compromising<br />

health systems. Etiology, pathophysiologic responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance<br />

and management of alterations in body systems will be presented. (Prerequisites:<br />

BIOL 2010, 2020; MATH 1130 or higher level math)<br />

RDT 210—Radiographic Procedures III*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />

Continuation of Radiographic Procedures II. Areas of study are vertebral column, bony thorax,<br />

skull, facial bones, and sinuses. Su<br />

3 hours lecture—2 hours laboratory per week for 8 weeks<br />

RDT 212—Radiographic Procedures IV*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

A study of special and supplementary procedures and equipment including a review of radiographic<br />

pathology. F<br />

3 hours lecture<br />

RDT 215—Advanced Radiography*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

A study of the positioning and exposure modifications required for trauma, geriatric patients<br />

and patients with unusual conditions, body types or diseases. Also, exposure experiments, use<br />

of Q-C tools, advanced radiographic anatomy and film critique to prepare the student for entrylevel<br />

job skills.<br />

RDT 216—Advanced Radiation Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />

A study of equipment operation and quality control factors for computer and digital radiography,<br />

including a review of basic radiation physics principles for conventional radiography.<br />

(Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020; MATH 1130 or higher level math)<br />

RDT 222—Radiation Protection* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />

A study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation, patient and personnel protection, maximum<br />

permissible dose, personnel monitoring, and units of measurement for radiation exposure.<br />

Sp<br />

2 hours lecture<br />

RDT 225—Radiation Physics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

A study of electromagnetism, production and properties of x-rays, interactions with matter, xray<br />

tube and circuitry, and specialized imaging equipment. F<br />

3 hours lecture<br />

RDT 226—Radiologic Science I* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

Knowledge of the profession is enhanced through group discussion, research and writing. A<br />

comprehensive review of radiologic technology registry content is included. Sp<br />

4 hours lecture<br />

RDT 230—Image Analysis IV* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

Continuation of Image Analysis III. Areas of study: special and supplementary procedures. F<br />

1 hour laboratory<br />

*Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020 and MATH 1130 or higher level math.<br />

READING AND STUDY SKILLS<br />

DSPS 0800—<strong>College</strong> Success Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

This course reviews the speaking, listening, and study skills techniques which facilitate successful<br />

participation in college courses. (Cannot be used to satisfy minimum number of hours<br />

required for graduation.)<br />

DSPR 0700—Basic Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

Designed to develop fundamental reading skills through systematic approaches to instruction<br />

in vocabulary and comprehension. Satisfactory completion of this course or other evidence of<br />

competencies in these areas is a prerequisite for DSPR 0800.<br />

Course Descriptions

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