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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 1-26-99 |
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DMI107 1999 Fall – 2009 Spring |
LEC |
4.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Radiographic
Technique |
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Principles
related to radiographic exposure. Geometry of image formation and
radiographic qualities. Radiogaphic grids and
screens. Application of radiographic principles involving problem-solving
skills. Lab activities provided to reinforce radiographic concepts. Prerequisites: DMI103 and DMI105. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DMI107 1999
Fall – 2009 Spring |
Radiographic Technique |
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Apply concepts of the geometry of image formation. (I) |
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Apply the controlling and influencing factors which affect
the four radiographic qualities. (II) |
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Apply the concepts related to the use of radiographic
screens. (III) |
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Apply the concepts related to beam limiting devices. (IV) |
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Apply the concepts related to the use of radiographic
grids. (V) |
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Solve problems by correctly manipulating technical factors
and variables. (VI) |
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Produce films to demonstrate the radiographic effects of
kV, mAs, distance, screen and grids. (VII) |
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DMI107 1999
Fall – 2009 Spring |
Radiographic Technique |
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I. Geometry of Image
Formation A. Forms of unsharpeness B. Penumbra, Umbra C. Geometric factors D. Types of unsharpness E. Production of
radiographs II. Radiographic Qualities A. Density B. Contrast C. Detail D. Distortion E. Inverse square law III. Screens A. Types, use and
construction B. Phosphor sounds C. Care of screen D. Line-spread function E. Modulation transfer
function IV. Beam Limiting Devices A. Purpose B. Types C. Application D. Effect on image V. Grids A. History B. Types, use and
construction C. Centering problems D. Evaluation of grid
performance E. Care of grids VI. Problem Solving A. Plus/minus charts B. Solve for the unknown C. Solve using multiple variables
D. Solving word problems VII. Lab Experiments A. Radiographic qualities B. Screens C. Focal spot D. Grids E. Exposure factor
conversions |
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