RAD 215 - Physics of X-ray

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course is a study of the physical principles underlying generation of diagnostic radiation. Topics include electrical and physical concepts and their application to production and operation of x-ray circuits, transformers, rectifiers, and tubes; X-ray production and attenuation; and digital imaging acquisition.

Department Consent: Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: No
General Education Distribution Category Met: None