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COURSE SYLLABUS 1. TITLE OF COURSE: RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT/IMAGING I PREFIX/NUMBER: RTE 141 CREDIT HOURS: 3 2. PREREQUISITE: Program Admission, RTE 101 COREQUISITE: RTE 121-Radiologic Procedures IRTE 181-Clinical Internship I 3. RESOURCES NEEDED: TEXT: Bushong - Radiologic Science for Technologists, 7th Edition, Mosby, 2001 Bushong - Radiologic Science Workbook and Laboratory Manual, 7th Edition, Mosby, 2001 SUPPLIES: None 4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: PRQ: Program admission, RTE 101. Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment including a basic review of physics fundamentals pertaining to x-ray production, the x-ray machine, image receptors, and control of scatter radiation. 5. COURSE GOAL: The student will demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical approach to the fundamentals of roentgenography. Topics include: equipment, accessory devices, production/interaction of x-rays, production of radiographs, exposure mathematics, radiation hazards and protection, and technical and prime exposure factors 6. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to: A. identify and discuss basic concepts of physics, base and radiologic units, radiation protection, and atomic structure B. list and describe the properties/characteristics of particulate and electromagnetic radiation and their source of origin; apply mathematic calculations to determine energy, frequency, wavelength, and mass equivalence of electromagnetic radiation C. explain and discuss fundamentals of electricity and electrical circuits D. identify the components and understand and explain the principles of operation of an x-ray machine E. knowledgeably discuss the principles and theories of x-ray production, the x-ray emission spectrum, control of exposure rate, and x-ray interactions with matter F. list the prime technical exposure factors, how each is controlled and their affect on exposure rate G. discuss the principles of scatter radiation, the construction and use of beam restricting devices and grids, and how their application improves radiographic quality H. conduct experiments and analyze observations and data in order to develop a thorough knowledge of the various radiographic factors and how they affect radiographic quality 7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Course Grade: Unit Quizzes Final Evaluation 50% 50% Grading Scale Raw Score Range Letter Grade 93 to 100 A 85 to 92 B 77 to 84 C 69 to 76 D 0 to 68 F Quizzes will all be completion, multiple choice, or objective type questions. The final exam will be comprehensive multiple choice. In addition, unannounced quizzes may be given. Special Remarks: The minimum acceptable grade for a course in this major is "C". Attendance and class/lab participation is expected and will be taken into consideration for final grade. 8. COURSE OUTLINE Unit I Concepts of Radiation, review of mathematics, fundamentals of physics, the atomQuiz: Unit I Unit II Electromagnetic RadiationQuiz: Unit II Unit III Electricity and Magnetism, ElectromagnetismQuiz Unit III Unit IV The x-ray machine, the x-ray tube, x-ray productionQuiz: Unit IV Final Evaluation 9. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities. 10. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor. 11. ADA NOTICE: Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.
COURSE SYLLABUS
TEXT:
Bushong - Radiologic Science Workbook and Laboratory Manual, 7th Edition, Mosby, 2001
SUPPLIES:
PRQ: Program admission, RTE 101. Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment including a basic review of physics fundamentals pertaining to x-ray production, the x-ray machine, image receptors, and control of scatter radiation.
The student will demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical approach to the fundamentals of roentgenography. Topics include: equipment, accessory devices, production/interaction of x-rays, production of radiographs, exposure mathematics, radiation hazards and protection, and technical and prime exposure factors
The student will be able to:
list and describe the properties/characteristics of particulate and electromagnetic radiation and their source of origin; apply mathematic calculations to determine energy, frequency, wavelength, and mass equivalence of electromagnetic radiation
explain and discuss fundamentals of electricity and electrical circuits
knowledgeably discuss the principles and theories of x-ray production, the x-ray emission spectrum, control of exposure rate, and x-ray interactions with matter
list the prime technical exposure factors, how each is controlled and their affect on exposure rate
discuss the principles of scatter radiation, the construction and use of beam restricting devices and grids, and how their application improves radiographic quality
conduct experiments and analyze observations and data in order to develop a thorough knowledge of the various radiographic factors and how they affect radiographic quality
Unit Quizzes
Final Evaluation
50%
The minimum acceptable grade for a course in this major is "C".
Attendance and class/lab participation is expected and will be taken into consideration for final grade.
Unit II
Unit III
Unit IV
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.