RAD 160 Medical Imaging I

The structure of matter, electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetism, and rectification are presented. The properties of x-rays, x-ray tubes and equipment, x-ray circuitry, filtration, minimizing patient dose, and the production and interaction of radiation are discussed in detail. Prime factors affecting the x-ray beam are presented including inverse square law, density maintenance formula, and the 15% rule.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RAD 110, RAD 120, RAD 150

Corequisite

RAD 121, RAD 151