Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT145AA   19916-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT145AA 19916-20032 LEC
LAB 		2 Credit(s)
0.50 Credit(s) 		2 Period(s)
1.50 Period(s)
Radiographic Technique AA
Principles related to radiographic exposure. Topics include silver image formation, film construction, use of grids and screens. Theory reinforced by laboratory experiences. Prerequisites: MRT130.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT145AA   19916-20032 Radiographic Technique AA
1. Define radiographic terms. (I)
2. Explain silver image formation and film construction. (II)
3. Demonstrate the correct use of radiographic screens. (III)
4. Demonstrate the correct use of radiographic grids. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MRT145AA   19916-20032 Radiographic Technique AA
    I. Radiographic Terms
      II. Silver Image Formation and Film Construction
          A. Latent image formation
          B. Sensitization specks
          D. Parallax
          E. H and D curve
        III. Screens
            A. Types, uses, and construction
            B. Phosphor sounds
            C. Care of screens
            D. Line-spread function
            E. Modulation transfer function
          IV. Grids
              A. History
              B. Types, use and construction
              C. Centering problems
              D. Evaluation of grid performance
              E. Care of grids
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