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TCC Catalog 2017-18 
    
TCC Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RTE1458 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II

3 credit hour(s) | Spring
Prerequisite(s):  ,  , and  .
Corequisite(s): RTE1458L , RTE2385 , RTE2834 .
This course provides advanced, comprehensive instruction and discussion in principles of radiographic exposure, properties of x-ray tubes, principles of image intensification and fluoroscopy, digital imaging, and the production and characteristics of radiation. Tube rating charts, technique charts, principles of darkroom processing, and topics in quality assurance are included. Advanced principles of radiographic exposure will also be presented to include the prime factors, image appearance standards of density, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion, film, intensifying screens, film processing, grids, AEC, beam limitation and scatter radiation. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.