RAD 101 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY (4-2-5)
Prerequisite: Program admission level reading and math competency
Provides the student with an overview of radiography and patient care.  Students will be oriented to the radiographic profession as a whole.  Emphasis will be placed on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions.  Topics include: ethics, medical and legal considerations, the “Right to Know Law”, professionalism, basic principles of radiation protections, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, health care delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, body mechanics/transportation, medical emergencies, contrast agents, mobile procedures, patient preparation, and death and dying.

RAD 107 PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE I (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: RAD 101
Introduces knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film.  Laboratory experiences will demonstrate applications of theoretical principles and concepts.  Emphasis will be placed on knowledge and techniques required to process radiographic film.  Topics include: radiographic density, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion, exposure latitude, film holders and intensifying screens, processing area considerations, chemicals, handling and storage of film, characteristics of films utilized in radiographic procedures, automatic processors, artifacts, silvery recovery, processing quality assurance concepts, and state and federal regulations.

 RAD 108 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I-A (3-3-4)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 193 and RAD 101
Introduces the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures applicable to human anatomy.  Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts.  Topics include: introduction to radiographic procedures, positioning terminology, positioning considerations, procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to body cavities, and extremities.

 RAD 110 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II-A (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: BIO 194, RAD 108
Continues to develop knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures applicable to human anatomy.  Topics include: positioning terminology, positioning considerations, procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to the spine, skull, and bony thorax.

RAD 112 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III-A (3-4-4)
Prerequisite: RAD 110
Continues development of the knowledge and skill required prior to execution of radiographic procedures in the clinical setting.  Topics include: gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, genitourinary (GU) procedures, biliary system procedures, minor special procedures, and sterile techniques. 

RAD 116 PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE II (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: RAD 107
Continues to develop knowledge of the factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image on radiographic film.  Topics include:  beam limiting devices, beam filtration, scattered radiation, control of exit beam, technique formation, and exposure calculations.

 RAD 117 IMAGING MODALITIES (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: RAD 116, SCT 100
Provides knowledge of equipment routinely utilized to produce diagnostic images.  Various recording media and techniques are discussed.  Topics include: radiographic equipment, image intensified fluoroscopy, recording media and techniques, image noise, other imaging equipment, digital imaging/DACS, monitoring and maintenance, and state and federal regulations.

RAD 119 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: BIO 194
Provides the student with an introduction to the concepts of disease.  Pathology and disease as they relate to various radiographic procedures are discussed.  Topics include:  pathology fundamentals, trauma/physical injury, systemic classification of disease, and medical terminology.

 RAD 120 PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION BIOLOGY AND PROTECTION (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: BIO 194
Provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction.  Radiation effects on cells and factors affecting cell response are presented.  Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed.  Topics include: radiation detection and measurement, patient protection, personnel protection, absorbed dose equivalencies, agencies and regulations, introduction to radiation biology, cell anatomy, radiation/cell interaction, and effects of radiation.

RAD 123 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: MAT 190 or MAT 191
Introduces the concepts of basic physics and emphasizes the fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment. Topics include: atomic structure, structure of matter, magnetism and electromagnetism, electrodynamics, and control of high voltage and rectification, x-ray tubes, x-ray circuits, and production and characteristics of radiation.

 RAD 126 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (4-0-4)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: RAD 134 and RAD 138
Provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for the national certification examination for radiographers.  Topics include: principles of radiographic exposure, radiographic procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, terminology, radiologic science and equipment, radiation protection and patient care techniques.

 RAD 132 INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY I (0-14-5)
Prerequisite/Co-requisites: Provisional admission and RAD 103 or RAD 108
Introduces the student to the hospital clinical setting and provides an opportunity to participate in or observe radiographic procedures.  Topics include: orientation to hospital areas and procedures, orientation to mobile/surgery, orientation to radiography and fluoroscopy, participation in and/or observation of procedures related to body cavities, the shoulder girdle, extremities, and bony thorax.  Student activities are under direct supervision.

RAD 133 INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY II (0-21-7)
Prerequisites: RAD 101, RAD 132
Provides the student with continued hospital setting work experience.  Topics include equipment utilization, exposure techniques, participation in and/or observation of routine projections of the extremities, pelvic girdle, spine, and bony thorax, and participation and/or observation of procedures related to gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), and biliary systems.  Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.

RAD 134 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY III (0-21-7)
Prerequisite: RAD 101
Provides the student with continued hospital setting work experience.  Students improve skills in executing procedures introduced in Radiographic Procedures and practiced in previous clinicals.  Topics include:  equipment utilization, exposure techniques, participation in and/or observation of gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), and biliary system procedures, participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography.  Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.

RAD 135 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY IV (0-21-7)
Prerequisite:  RAD 101
Provides the student with continued hospital setting work experience.  Students continue to develop proficiency in executing procedures introduced in Radiographic Procedures.  Topics include: sterile techniques, participation in and/or observation of minor special procedures, special equipment use, genitourinary system procedures, participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography.  Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.

 RAD 136 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY V (0-21-7)
Prerequisite: RAD 135
Provides the student with continued hospital setting work experience.  Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in Radiographic Procedures courses and practiced in previous clinical radiography courses.  Topics include:  advanced radiographic anatomy, equipment utilization, exposure techniques, sterile techniques, participation in and/or observation of angiographic, interventional, minor special, and special genitourinary system procedures, and participation in and/or observation of special equipment use.  Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.

RAD 137 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY VI (0-28-10)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: RAD 136 and RAD 120
Provides a hospital setting in which students continue to develop proficiency levels in skills introduced in Radiographic Procedures courses and practiced in previous clinical radiography courses.  Topics include: equipment utilization, exposure techniques, and participation in and/or observation of routine and special radiographic procedures.  Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.

RAD 138 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY VII (0-28-10)
Prerequisite: RAD 137
Provides a culminating hospital setting work experience which allows the students to synthesize information and procedural instruction provided throughout the program.  Topics include: equipment utilization, exposure techniques, participation in and/or observation of routine and special radiographic procedures, and final completion of required clinical competencies.  Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct supervision.

RAD 220 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (2-0-2)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Co-requisite: RAD 222 and RAD 225
Introduces the student to computed tomography and patient care in the CT suite. Topics include the history of computed tomography, patient care and assessment, contrast agents, radiation safety, medical ethics and law, cultural diversity, and patient information management.

RAD 221 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION (7-0-7)
Prerequisite: RAD 220, RAD 222, and RAD 225
Co-requisite: RAD 223 and RAD 226
Introduces the concepts of basic physics and instrumentation for computed tomography. Topics include system operation and components, image processing and display, image quality and artifacts.

RAD 222 CT PROCEDURES I (4-0-4)
Prerequisite:Program admission
Co-requisite: RAD 220 and RAD 225
Provides knowledge of anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for computed tomography of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

RAD 223 CT PROCEDURES II (4-0-4)
Prerequisite: RAD 220, RAD 222 and RAD 225
Co-requisite: RAD 221 and RAD 226
Provides knowledge of anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for computed tomography of the neck, musculoskeletal system, and special procedures. Post-processing and quality assurance criteria are addressed.

RAD 225 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL I (0-18-6)
Prerequisite:Program admission
Co-requisite: RAD 220 and RAD 222
Introduces students to the computed tomography department and provides an opportunity for participation in and observation of CT procedures. Topics include equipment utilization, exposure techniques, evaluation of CT procedures, incorporation of contrast media, and progression toward completion of clinical competency evaluations.

RAD 226 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL II (0-21-7)
Prerequisites: RAD 220, RAD 222, and RAD 225
Co-requisites: RAD 221 and RAD 223
Provides students with continued computed tomography work experience. Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in Computed Tomography Procedures and practiced in the previous clinical course. Topics include equipment utilization, exposure techniques, evaluation of CT procedures, incorporation of contrast media, post-processing techniques, and completion of clinical competency evaluations.