Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT151   19954-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT151 19954-20032 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Fundamentals of Radiation Physics
Fundamental principles of the physics involved in medical radiography. Simplified math, physical concepts of energy, the structure of matter, static electricity, electric current, electromagnetism, generators and motors, high- voltage control, and circuitry included. Prerequisites: Permission of program director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT151   19954-20032 Fundamentals of Radiation Physics
1. Calculate and define fundamental and derived units for length, mass, time, volume, and density. (I)
2. Define terms related to mechanics including force, inertia, energy, work and power. (II)
3. Classify and describe properties of magnetism including induction fields and characteristics of magnetism. (III, IV)
4. Describe the basic theory of electrostatics, electro- dynamics, Electromotive Force (EMF) and electric circuits. (V)
5. Describe the operation and construction of electric motors, A.C. and D.C. generators. (VI)
6. Describe the operation and construction of transformers and choke coils. (VII)
7. Describe the operation, theory, uses, types and applications of rectification used in single and three- phase circuits. (VIII)
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MRT151   19954-20032 Fundamentals of Radiation Physics
    I. Fundamental and derived units
        A. Length
        B. Mass
        C. Time
        D. Volume
        E. Density
        F. Others
      II. Terms related to mechanics - definitions
          A. Force
          B. Inertia
          C. Energy
          D. Work
          E. Power
        III. Matter
            A. Subdivisions
            B. Ionization
            C. Electromagnetic radiation
            D. Atomic theory
          IV. Magnetism
              A. Classification
              B. Properties
              C. Induction
              D. Fields
            V. Electricity
                A. Electrostatics
                B. Electrodynamics
                C. Electromotive force
                D. Electric circuits
              VI. Motors and Generators
                  A. Components and construction
                  B. Alternating current (AC)
                  C. Direct current (DC)
                  D. Principles of operation
                VII. Transformers
                    A. Construction
                    B. Principles of operation
                    C. Choke-coils
                  VIII. Rectification
                      A. Principles of operation
                      B. Uses
                      C. Types (single phase and 3-phase)
                      D. Location in circuit
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