Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI103   19996-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/26/99
DMI103 19996-20055 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Radiographic Processing
Comprehensive instruction in darkroom chemistry, equipment, and techniques. Discussion of the automatic, daylight, and laser processing procedure that renders physical and chemical changes as a visible radiographic image. Prerequisites: Permission of program director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DMI103   19996-20055 Radiographic Processing
1. Outline the design requirements for a well-planned darkroom. (I)
2. Describe the characteristics and components of imaging film. (II)
3. Define film characteristics, including speed, latitude, and characteristic curves. (II)
4. Explain the production of the latent image. (III)
5. List the components of the processing solutions and explain the function of each. (III)
6. Explain the functions and components of an automatic processor system. (IV)
7. Explain dry processing for laser camera. (V)
8. Identify common processing and handling artifacts and solutions. (VI)
9. Describe basic processor testing, cleaning, maintenance, and safety. (VII)
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DMI103   19996-20055 Radiographic Processing
    I. Well-planned Darkroom
        A. Floor-plan
        B. Types
        C. Characteristics
        D. Ambient conditions
        E. Illumination
      II. Imaging Film
          A. Types of film
            1. conventional radiographic film
            2. photothermographic film
            3. thermographic film
          B. Film components
            1. base
            2. emulsion
          C. Film characteristics
            1. speed
            2. latitude
            3. H and D curves
          D. Standard sizes
          E. Film holders
          F. Latent image formation
            1. screen technology
            2. laser technology
        III. Processing of Latent Image
            A. Developer
            B. Fixer
            C. Wash
            D. Drying
          IV. Automatic Processors
              A. Transport and tanks
              B. Temperature and controls
              C. Chemistry activity control
              D. Dryer
              E. Replenishment
              F. Electrical
            V. Laser Dry Processing
                A. Photothermographic
                B. Thermographic
              VI. Common Problems and Solutions
                  A. Processing artifacts
                  B. Handling artifacts
                  C. Exposure artifacts
                VII. Basic processor Maintenance and Safety
                    A. Basic testing
                    B. General care and maintenance
                    C. Processor safety
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