Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT130   19954-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT130 19954-20032 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Radiographic Processing
Comprehensive instruction in darkroom chemistry, equipment, and techniques. Discussion of the 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:
 
MRT130   19954-20032 Radiographic Processing
1. Outline the design requirements for a well-planned darkroom. (I)
2. Describe the characteristics and components of radiographic film. (II)
3. Define film characteristics, including speed and latitude. (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. Identify common processing and handling artifacts and solutions. (V)
8. Describe basic processor testing, cleaning, maintenance, and safety. (VI)
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MRT130   19954-20032 Radiographic Processing
    I. Well-planned darkroom
        A. Floor-plan
        B. Types
        C. Characteristics
        D. Ambient conditions
        E. Illumination
      II. Radiographic film
          A. Film components
            1. Base
            2. Emulsion
          B. Film characteristics
            1. Speed
            2. Latitude
          C. Standard sizes
          D. Film holders
          E. Latent image formation
        III. Processing of latent image - (solutions)
            A. Developer
            B. Fixer
            C. Wash
            D. Drying
          IV. Automatic and manual processors
              A. Transport and tanks
              B. Temperature and controls
              C. Chemistry activity control
              D. Dryer
              E. Replenishment
              F. Electrical
            V. Common problems and solutions
                A. Processing faults
                B. Handling faults
                C. Exposure faults
              VI. Basic processor maintenance and safety
                  A. Basic testing
                  B. General care and maintenance
                  C. Processor safety
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