Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division for Health & Human Services
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: RAD 134
COURSE TITLE: Radiographic Imaging I
DATE PREPARED: October 10, 2007
DATE REVIEWED:
DATE REVISED: April 3, 2013
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 1.2-510907
IAI NO.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: January 12, 2009
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
LABORATORY: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include Prerequisites):
Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 121, RAD 122, RAD 123 and concurrent or
successful completion of BIOL 182, , RAD 132, and RAD 133 . This course includes instruction
in the multiple energy transformations required for the production of radiographic images.
Current imaging equipment and emerging technology are discussed. The nature of ionizing
radiation, its control and interactions with the body are included.
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS:
Johnston, James N. & Fauber, Terri L. (2012). Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging.
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
RAD 134 was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree and
not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois Articulation Initiative.
This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways. Please see an academic
advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Outcomes
Gen. Ed.
Outcomes
Range of
Assessment Methods
1.
Understand and differentiate between matter
and energy, understand atomic structure and
identify properties of x-rays.
-Oral Quiz
-Exam
2.
Compare electrostatics with electrodynamics,
contrast conductors with insulators and
describe electrification.
-Small Discussion Groups
-Workbook
-Exam
3.
Compare motors with generators and describe
the functions and outputs of transformers and
rectifiers.
-Small Discussion Groups
-Workbook
-Exam
4.
Describe various types of x-ray equipment,
identify all components of the x-ray circuit
and explain the operation of automatic
exposure controls.
-Small Discussion Groups
-Workbook
-Exam
5.
Describe all components of the x-ray tube.
-Workbook
-Exam
6.
Describe Brems and characteristic radiation
production and explain the x-ray emission
spectrum.
-Small Discussion Groups
-Workbook
-Exam
7.
Discribe the types and uses of filtration and
their effect on the x-ray beam.
-Workbook
-Exam
8.
Describe the effect of manipulating the prime
exposure factors on x-ray production and the
resultant image.
9.
Describe each interaction with matter that
may occur in diagnostic radiography.
CO2
CT2
-Small Discussion Groups
-Workbook
-Exam
-Small Discussion Groups
-Workbook
-Exam
Outcomes
10.
Gen. Ed.
Outcomes
Describe the use of computers in imaging
technologies and their impact on medical
radiography.
Range of
Assessment Methods
-Small Discussion Groups
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
Unit I
Introduction to the Imaging Sciences
Unit II.
Structure of the Atom
Unit III.
Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation
Unit IV.
The X-ray Circuit
Unit V.
The X-ray Tube
Unit VI.
X-ray Production
Unit VII.
X-ray Interactions with Matter
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METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students must achieve a "C" grade or better for satisfactory completion of a radiography course
taken at Heartland Community College. The grading system will be as follows:
A
B
C
F
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Course Grade consists of:
93 - 100%
84 – 92%
75 - 83%
Below 75%
Average of seven Unit Tests and a final.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
There will be approximately 76 pages of reading for this course over the semester, the number
of pages per week will vary. There will be no written papers for this course.
estimate is based on a 16 week course schedule. Please note if your class is not a 16 week class
your weekly reading assignment will be increased