RADT 111: Radiation Physics

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Class Program

Radiologic Technology

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089330

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

An overview to the application of radiation physics; to include basic atomic structure, the nature of radiation, x-ray production and interaction of x-ray photons with matter. An introduction to mathematics for radiology, radiation quantities and units of measure, imaging equipment: x-ray circuitry, generators and x-ray tubes.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance in RadTech Program

Course Learning Outcomes

Define the structure of matter as it pertains to the atom and its relationship with ionizing radiation.

Analyze the atomic and nuclear physics underlying production and application to radiography.

Solve equations related to radiology mathematics

Label electrical components in circuitry.

Explain x-ray-generating equipment.

Core Topics

Structure of the atom and matter, nature of radiation, x-ray production, the characteristics of radiation, x-ray interaction with matter, units of measure and radiology mathematics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electromagnetism, circuitry, rectification, generation, x-ray tube nomenclature, x-ray tube functions, AEC and mobile equipment.