RADS2470 — Radiation Equipment Physic
Academic Division: Radiological Sciences 2 Credit(s) This course is designed to establish a knowledge base of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment design. The nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and photon interaction with matter are also included. 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Discussion, completed assignments and worksheets weeks 4-5, test week 7, mid-term week 8, comprehensive final Week 16 Diagram and explain the components / function of the x-ray imaging system circuits. Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, educational software assignments weeks 6-7, test week 10, comprehensive final week 16 Diagram and explain the components / function of the x-ray tube and the production of ionizing radiation Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, educational software assignments weeks 8-9, test week 13, comprehensive final week 16 Compare and contrast the shape of the x-ray emission spectrum as one variable changes. Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, educational software assignments weeks 9-11, test week 13, comprehensive final week 16 Differentiate between target interactions and tissue interactions. Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, educational software assignments weeks 10-12, test week 13, comprehensive final week 16 Diagram and explain the components / function of the image intensifier utilized in fluoroscopic procedures. Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, educational software assignments weeks 11-12,
Prerequisites: RADS1275, RADS2350