Corequisite:
XRA 5217
Prerequisites: ENG 1302 and MAT 1622
The student will identify the basic principles of radiographic
exposures and image formation as well as the chemistry of the
processing solutions, darkroom accessories, and the composition
of the radiographic film and film holders.
XRA
5112
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ISSUES IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
2
credits, 3 hours lecture
Corequisite:
XRA 5113
Prerequisite: ENG 1302
The student will identify professional practice issues in diagnostic
imaging in the context of the contemporary health care environment.
Students will also be introduced to basic concepts in radiation
safety.
XRA
5113
RADIOGRAPHY I
2.5
credits, 3 hours lecture,
1.5 hours lab
Corequisite:
XRA 5115
Prerequisite: ENG 1302
The student will identify and perform the basic radiographic
positions of the body.
XRA
5115
TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY I
2
credits, 3 hours lecture
Corequisite:
XRA 5113
The student will identify the radiographic anatomy of the skeleton.
XRA
5116 RADIOGRAPHIC SCIENCE
II
2.5
credits, 3 hours lecture,
1.5 hours lab
Prerequisite:
XRA 5111
The student will identify the advanced concepts of radiographic
exposure, preparation, and use of technique charts, and be
introduced to radiographic equipment calibration.
XRA
5118
RADIOGRAPHY II
2.5
credits, 3 hours lecture,
1.5 hours lab
Prerequisite:
XRA 5113
Corequisite: XRA 5120
The student will identify and perform the advanced radiographic
positions of the body and the skull.
XRA
5120
TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY II
1
credit, 1.5 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
XRA 5115
Corequisite: XRA 5118
The student will identify the basic points, planes, lines,
and bony anatomy of the skull.
XRA
5121
RADIATION PROTECTION
2
credits, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
XRA 5111; XRA 5217
Corequisite: XRA 5116
The student will identify the principles of radiation protection,
the interaction of X-rays with matter, quantities and units
of radiation.
XRA
5122
CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY I
2
credits (3.0 equated), 16
hours hospital practice
Prerequisite:
XRA 5111; XRA 5113
Corequisite: XRA 5121
The student will apply the basic radiographic procedures under
the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologists.
XRA
5123
CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY II
3
credits (12 equated), 40
hours hospital practice
Prerequisite:
XRA 5121; XRA 5122
The student will apply the basic radiographic procedures under
the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologists.
XRA
5211
RADIATION BIOLOGY
1
credit, 1.5 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
XRA 5121
Corequisite: BIO 3906
The student will identify the biological effects of ionizing
radiation.
XRA
5212
PATHOLOGY
2
credits, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
XRA 5211; BIO 3906
Corequisite: BIO 3908
The student will identify the application of radiography to
pathological conditions of specific organs and systems.
XRA
5213
CONTRAST MEDIA
1
credit, 1.5 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
XRA 5111; XRA 5113
The student will identify the composition and use of contrast
media and radiographic procedures involving the digestive system,
biliary tract, and urinary system.
XRA
5214
CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY III
2.5
credits (6 equated), 24 hours
hospital practice
Prerequisite:
XRA 5123
The student will apply the basic radiographic procedures under
the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist.
XRA
5215
ADVANCED PROCEDURE I
1
credit, 1.5 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
XRA 5213; XRA 5118
The student will identify those radiographic examinations involving
surgical procedures and specialized equipment which include
the circulatory system and reproductive system.
XRA
5216
SEMINAR
2
credits, 3 hours lecture
Corequisite:
XRA 5220
The student will be exposed to several guest lectures who will
speak on a variety of topics related to radiography. The student
will be required to participate in a comprehensive review of
all material covered in previous technical courses.
XRA
5217
RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
2
credits, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
ENG 1302; MAT 1622
Corequisite: XRA 5111
The student will examine the physics of radiographic equipment,
especially the circuitry, accessories, image intensification,
optics, and fundamentals of preventive maintenance.
XRA
5218
ADVANCED PROCEDURES II
1
credit, 1.5 hours lecture
Prerequisite:
XRA 5215
The student will identify advanced radiographic procedures,
fundamentals of optics and imaging, and new modalities.
XRA
5219
CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY IV
2.5
credits (6 equated), 24 hours
hospital practice
Prerequisite:
XRA 5214
The student will perform the advanced radiographic procedures
under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist.
XRA
5220
CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY V
2.5
credits (6 equated), 24 hours
hospital practice
Prerequisite:
XRA 5219
The student will perform the advanced radiographic procedures
under the direct supervision of a qualified radiologic technologist.
XRA
5317
APPLIED QUALITY ASSURANCE
2
credits, 1.5 hours lecture,
1.5 hours lab
Prerequisite:
XRA 5116; XRA 5217
The student will identify test material/equipment, test procedures
and evaluation/interpretation, and preventive and corrective
maintenance relating to quality assurance and will minimize
unnecessary radiation costs, as well as recognize the public's
right to minimal radiation exposure
Courses identified with an asterisk
(*) will be offered when there is
sufficient demand.
