Course Title:
RAD 201 Image Production I
Instructor: Audrey Lee
Phone:
(510) 231-5084
Office Hours:
4 – 5:30pm
Quarter: 2
CLASS HOURS: 6-9 pm
CLOCK HOURS: 3 hours lecture hours per week.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to introduce the first-year student to the characteristics of x-rays, x-ray
production, x-ray emission and interaction with matter. Scatter radiation, its effects on the
finished radiograph, and methods of controlling scatter radiation are discussed. Students will be introduced to the
clinical applications of imaging systems to include grid characteristics, radiographic film, intensifying screens, and the
principles of image processing.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to:
1. Explain the characteristics of the electron-target interaction, the x-ray emission spectrum, and factors
affecting the x-ray emission spectrum.
2. Introduce the five basic x-ray interactions, the characteristics of differential absorption and attenuation.
3. Define x-ray quantity, x-ray quality, and factors affecting both.
4. Identify the production of scatter radiation, factors influencing it and the method used to control it.
5. Outline the construction of a grid and define methods utilized to determine grid performance.
6. Explain in detail the construction of radiographic film, the principles of image formation and the proper
methods for film handling and storage.
7. Describe the components of the automatic processor and explain the quality assurance as it pertains to the
processor.
8. Describe in detail the construction and characteristics of the intensifying screen, the phenomenon of
luminescence, screen-film combinations, and the care of screens.
9. Complete all reading, laboratory assignments and worksheets as require
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the characteristics of the electron-target interaction, the x-ray emission spectrum, and factors
affecting the x-ray emission spectrum.
2. State the five basic x-ray interactions, the characteristics of differential absorption and attenuation.
3. Explain x-ray quantity, x-ray quality, and factors affecting both.
4. Describe the production of scatter radiation, factors influencing it and the method used to control it.
5. Recognize the construction of a grid and define methods utilized to determine grid performance.
6. Outline the construction of radiographic film, the principles of image formation and the proper methods for
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film handling and storage.
7. Explain the components of the automatic processor and explain the quality assurance as it pertains to the
processor.
8. Describe the construction and characteristics of the intensifying screen, the phenomenon of
luminescence, screen-film combinations, and the care of screens
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE:
3 hours lecture per week.
The course requires completion of written assignments outside of the scheduled class time.
PREREQUISITES:
None
APPROACH:
1. This course will consist of lecture/demonstration and laboratory practice involving class participation and
facilitated by the instructor. Reading assignments will precede each lecture.
2. Handouts, visual aids, schematics, radiographs, and phantoms will be used to facilitate the learning
process.
3. In addition to scheduled evaluations, periodic reviews will be conducted.
REQUIRED TEXT(S)
1. S.C. Bushong. Radiographic Science for Technologist, 9th ed.: C.V. Mosby Company 2008
2. R.R. Carlton/A.M Adler Principles of Radiographic Imaging,4th ed.: Thomson Delmar Learning 2006
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Evaluation is a shared responsibility of the student and the instructor. Students are provided the opportunity to evaluate
themselves, and the instructor. A letter grade is earned by completion of the course objectives with at least 70%
proficiency. The following distribution will be used.
GRADE POINT SCALE
Letter Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
Performance in Percentage
94-100
90-93
88-89
84-88
80-83
78-79
70-77
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Grade Points
4.00
3.70
3.30
3.00
2.70
2.30
2.00
EXAMS AND ASSIGNMENTS
6 Exams (50 pts each)
Project
Midterm Exam
Final Evaluation
TOTAL
300 points
50 points
100 points
100 points
550 points
EXAMINATION POLICY:
All examination materials are provided by the instructor unless otherwise notified by the instructor. Students are
responsible for abiding by the written and verbal directions of the instructor throughout the examination process.
Failure to do so may be interpreted by the instructor as cheating.
Cheating of any sort is an extremely serious offense. In addition to resulting in an “F” for the course, cheating may
result in further punishment including suspension and/or dismissal from the program
DEPARTMENT GRADING POLICY:
The average grade of all written exams must be 70% or greater in order to gain credit for this course. The average
grade of all practical exams must be 70% or greater to gain credit for this course. The final grade is based upon passing
(separately) the written exams and practical exams. One grade is assigned for the entire course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY and EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY:
CLASSROOM / LAB ATTENDANCE
Students are required to maintain a minimum 90% attendance in each didactic course of their program. Any student
who missed 10% in any didactic course will have their course grade lowered one full grade. Any student who misses
11% - 20% in any didactic course will have there course grade lowered two full grades. Any student who misses
more than 20% in any didactic course will receive a failing grade for that course and be subject to further disciplinary
action.
The individual instructors decide whether a student will be allowed to make-up missed assignments or tests. The
student is responsible to contact his/her instructors to determine whether make-up work must be completed.
Furthermore, the student is responsible to gather lecture notes from a student peer.
Make-up examinations, other than final examinations, must be taken during the next scheduled class attendance.
The course instructor may waive penalties depending upon the circumstances of the absence.
No late assignments will be accepted
The final written exam for this class will be given at the time and date specified and must be taken at that time.
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FINALS WEEK ATTENDANCE AND TESTING POLICY:
1. All final exams will be comprehensive in content.
2. Students should not schedule any activities which conflict with finals week activities: e.g. - plan out of town trips,
schedule medical or dental appt., plan family activities, or other events which will prevent attendance during the
entire finals week.
3. The scheduled time for exam(s) will be determined for each quarter. This schedule will be strictly adhered to for
all written exams.
4. Mandatory attendance for all students is required. Failure to attend due to an unexcused absence for the
scheduled exam will result in a zero and an “F” being assigned and averaged into the final grade for the course.
5. Students with an excused absence (documented medical emergency) will not be allowed to take the exam at a
later date, but instead will be assigned a grade based upon all grades earned to date for that course.
******No eating or drinking in class, no text messaging, and sleeping during lectures; cell phones are to
remain silent (Please do not exit the class to answer your cell phone during the instructional period). Failure
to follow these rules will result in disciplinary action.
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WEEK
1
Oct. 3rd
2
Oct. 10th
3
Oct. 17th
4
Oct. 24th
5
Oct. 31st
6
Nov. 7th
7
Nov. 14th
8
Nov. 21st
9
Nov. 28th
10
Dec. 5th
11
Dec. 12th
12
Dec. 18th
IMAGE PRODUCTION I
TENTATIVE OUTLINE
TOPICS COVERED
PAGES
Pgs. 100-118
C/A Ch 5
X-ray Imaging System
Operating Console, Autotransformer, Exp. Timer
X-ray Tube
Exam #1
External and Internal components, X-ray tube failure
X-Ray Production
Exam #2
Electron Target Interactions / X-Ray Emission Spectrum
Factors Affecting the X-Ray Emission Spectrum
X-Ray Emission
Exam #3
Quantity/Quality
X-Ray Interaction with Matter
Exam #4
The Body as an Attenuator
Pathology and Radiation Absorption
The Patient’s Relationship to Image Quality
MIDTERM (Comprehensive)
Radiographic Film
Remnant Radiation, Formation of the Latent Image
Types of Film/Handling and Storage of Film
No Class
Work on Project
Processing the Latent Image
Exam #5
Film Processing, Chemistry, Automatic Processing and
Alternative Processing Methods
Intensifying Screens
Exam #6
Screen Construction, Luminescence, Characteristics,
Screen-Film Combinations and Care of Screens
Control of Scatter Radiation / Grids
Production of Scatter Radiation
Project Due
Control of Scatter Radiation
FINALS WEEK
(Comprehensive)
5
Pgs. 119-137
C/A Ch 6
Pgs. 138-150
C/A Ch 7
Pgs. 151-161
Pgs. 162-177
C/A Ch 16
C/A Ch 17
Pgs. 180-192
C/A Ch 19
Pgs. 193-206
C/A Ch 20
Pgs. 207-222
C/A Ch 22
C/A Ch 23
Pgs. 223-243
C/A Ch 15
C/A Ch 18