Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT145AB   19914-19915 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/26/91
MRT145AB 19914-19915 LEC
LAB 		2 Credit(s)
0.50 Credit(s) 		2 Period(s)
1.50 Period(s)
Radiographic Technique AB
Principles related to radiographic exposure. Topics include qualities of radiograph, geometry of image formation and use of tubes. Theory reinforced by laboratory experiences. Prerequisites: MRT130 and MRT145AA.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT145AB   19914-19915 Radiographic Technique AB
1. Explain the construction of and demonstrate proper use of radiographic tubes. (I)
2. Manipulate the qualities of a radiograph. (II)
3. Demonstrate the radiographic effects of kV, mAs, distance, screens and grids. (III)
4. Explain the geometry of image formation. (IV)
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MRT145AB   19914-19915 Radiographic Technique AB
    I. Radiographic Tubes
        A. History
        B. Target materials, diameter, speeds, angle, mass, and emissivity
        C. Factors affecting tube life
        D. Recent Developments
        E. Focal spot sizes
        F. Guide to X-ray tube selection
      II. Qualities of a Radiograph
          A. Density
          B. Contrast
          C. Detail
          D. Distortion
          E. Absorption coefficients
          F. Absorptions variable
          G. Inverse sq. law
        III. Photoradiographic Factors
            A. Radiographics effects of kilvoltage
            B. Radiographic effects of milliamperseconds
            C. Radiographic effects of distance
            D. Radiographic effects of screens
            E. Radiographic effects of grids
            F. Stereo and cast radiography
          IV. Geometry of image formation
              A. Forms of unsharpness
              B. Penumbra, umbra
              C. Geometric factors
              D. Types of unsharpness
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