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May 07, 2024
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2022-2023 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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RAD 101 - Image Production and Evaluation I
Introduction to the basic principles of radiographic imaging including x-ray production, photon interactions with matter, principles and operation of digital imaging systems, factors impacting image acquisition, display, radiographic image analysis, and technical factors that govern the image production process. Lecture and laboratory (RAD 101L) are coordinated to enhance these fundamental concepts.
Credits: 2
Hours
2 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify and describe a quality radiographic image, various imaging systems, and the components of an imaging system.
- Define terminology associated with digital imaging systems.
- Describe the various types of digital receptors, the response of digital detectors to exposure variations, and various digital processing.
- Identify and describe how the geometric and photographic properties affect a quality digital radiographic image such as brightness, contrast resolution, spatial resolution, and distortion.
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