RT 120 Image Acquisition

4 CR

This course is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiologic images. Emphasis will be on electronic imaging with related accessories. Topics to be included are basic radiographic production, imaging standards, radiographic density and contrast, recorded detail, distortion, exposure latitude, beam-limiting devices, beam filtration, technique formulation, exposure calculations, image acquisition. Lab exercises will provide application of theories using energized equipment and test tools.
Prerequisite(s): RT 100, ENGL& 101, CHEM& 121, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242 and (MATH& 107 or MATH& 141 or MATH& 146 or higher) all with a B or higher. BIOL& 160, PSYC&100, HT 100, and CMST& 220, all with a C or higher.