Mar 29, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2018-19 
    
TCC Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RTE1613 Radiation Physics

2 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite(s): RTE1513 , RTE1513L , RTE1814 .
Corequisite(s): RTE1824 , RTE2523 , RTE2523L .
This introductory course focuses on the basic elements of physics. Topics include units of measurement, atomic structure, nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray properties, x-ray machine components, x-ray tube, the production of x-rays, and fluoroscopy. Introductory digital radiography, digital image processing, image storage and management will be discussed. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.