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thorax, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. (1997 SU)
RAD-121 Radiographic Imaging I 3 (2-3) S
Prerequisites: RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-151
Corequisites: None
This course provides the principles of conventional film-screen radiography.
Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact density, contrast, recorded detail, and
distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of conventional film-screen radiographic imaging. (2010 SP)
RAD-122 Radiographic Imaging II 2 (1-3) SS
Prerequisites: RAD-112, RAD-121, RAD-161
Corequisites: RAD-131 and RAD-171
This course provides advanced principles of imaging including digital radiography.
Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact brightness, contrast, recorded detail,
and distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of advanced principles of imaging. (2010 SP)
RAD-131 Radiographic Physics I 2 (1-3) SS
Prerequisites: RAD-112, RAD-121, RAD-161
Corequisites: RAD-122 and RAD-171
This course introduces the principles of radiation characteristics and production.
Emphasis is placed on imaging equipment. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate a basic understanding of radiation characteristics and production.
(2010 SP)
RAD-151 RAD Clinical Ed I 2 (0-6) F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: RAD-110 and RAD-111
This course introduces patient management and basic radiographic procedures in the
clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the chest and
extremities, manipulating equipment, and applying principles of ALARA. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical
objectives. (1997 SU)
RAD-161 RAD Clinical Ed II 5 (0-15) S
Prerequisites: RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-151
Corequisites: RAD-112 and RAD-121
This course provides additional experience in patient management and in more
complex radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the
spine, pelvis, head and neck, and thorax and adapting procedures to meet patient
variations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful
completion of clinical objectives. (1997 SU)
RAD-171 RAD Clinical Ed III 4 (0-12) SS
Prerequisites: RAD-112, RAD-121, RAD-161
Corequisites: RAD-122 and RAD-131
This course provides experience in patient management specific to fluoroscopic and
advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate
technical factors to all studies and mastering positioning of gastrointestinal and