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RT 5.773 EXPOSURE III( 2 credits) Content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles, and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assists students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. The content also provides a basic knowledge of quality control. Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern the image production process. Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment requirements and design.
RT 5.775 PATIENT CARE IN RAD SCIENCES( 2 credits) Designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the phsyical and psychological needs of the family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures will be described, as well as infection control procedures utilizing standard precautions. Prerequisite: Admission into the Diagnostic Imaging Program.
RT 5.777 RADIATION BIOLOGY( 3 credits) Provides an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are represented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effect of radiation. Prerequisite: Admission into the Diagnostic Imaging Program.
RT 5.779 RADIATION PROTECTION( 3 credits) Presents an overview of the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the radiographer, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations will be addressed. Prerequisite: Admission into the Diagnostic Imaging Program.
RT 5.780 BASIC PRIN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY( 1 credit) Prepares students to work with a health care team providing entry-level radiography students with the principles related to Compted Tomography( CT) imaging. Prerequisite: Admission into the Diagnostic Imaging Program.
RT 5.786 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY( 3 credits) Content is designed to introduce concepts related to disease and etiological considerations with emphasis on radiographic appearance of disease and impact on exposure factor selection. Prerequisite: Admission into the Diagnostic Imaging Program.
RT 5.796 PHARMACOLOGY FOR IMAGING( 2 credits) Content is designed to provide the basic concepts of pharmacology. Concepts of pharmacology including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion effects, side effects, and patient care required for specific pharmacologic agents. Contrast agents utilized in imaging procedures will be discussed.
RT 5.798 DI COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW I( 1 credit) Prepares students to take the National ARRT examination. Allows a student to practice taking the exam using simulation tests. Introduces test-taking methods and skills, study skills, and memorization techniques. Reviews all pertinent program and course materials and education. Prerequisite: Admission into the Diagnostic Imaging Program.
RT 5.799 DI COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW II( 1 credit) Prepares students to take the National ARRT examination. Allows a student to practice taking the exam using simulation tests. Introduces test-taking methods and skills, study skills, and memorization techniques. Reviews all pertinent program and course materials and education. Prerequisite: Admission into the Diagnostic Imaging Program.
SOC: SOCIOLOGY
SOC 198 RESEARCH TOPICS( 1-3 credits) Requires an in-depth review of current knowledge about a sociological topic. Intended primarily for the sociology major to develop skills in independent research. Required: Instructor Approval; Recommended: WR 123 English Composition and placement at RD 120 Critical Thinking or higher.
SOC 204 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY •( 3 credits) Development and application of sociological concepts and perspectives concerning human groups; includes attention to socialization, culture, organization, stratification and societies. Consideration of fundamental concepts and research methodology. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills are strongly recommended.
SOC 205 INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIAL CHANGE •( 3 credits) Sociological study of the dynamic organizational nature of society through analysis of social change and major social institutions such as family, education, religion, the economy and political systems. Required: SOC 204 General Sociology or instructor’ s approval.
SOC 206 SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND ISSUES •( 3 credits) Examination of social problems with particular focus upon U. S. society. Sociological perspectives on definition, description, and analysis of contemporary and recurrent problems in industrialized societies. Investigation of causes and consequences of social problems are considered in societal context. Required: SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology or instructor’ s approval. Recommended: College-level reading( RD 120 Critical Thinking) and writing skills( WR 090 The Write Course).
SOC 222 MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIPS •( 3 credits) Examines intimate relationships, courtship, marriage and family patterns-- old, new and unconventional. Focuses on how relationships are built, maintained, changed and terminated. Required: SOC 204 General Sociology or instructor’ s approval. Recommended: College-level reading( RD 120 Critical Thinking) and writing skills( WR 090 The Write Course).
SOC 280 CWE SOCIOLOGY( 2-14 credits) Gives students practical experience in supervised employment related to sociology. Students identify job performance objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and attend a related CWE seminar. Note: Credits are based on identified objectives and number of hours worked. Prerequisite: CWE coordinator approval.
SOC 280S SERVICE LEARNING: SOCIOLOGY( 1-14 credits) An instructional program, using contextual learning, designed to promote critical thinking, citizenship and civic responsibility as students work with community partners in addressing real community needs. Students identify learning objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and engage in faculty-led guided reflection activities. Prerequisites: Students must have taken or must be currently taking appropriate course or courses in their major field of study. They must also have their Service-Learning approved by the appropriate faculty coordinator.