RADT 2210 Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation

Introduces the concepts of basic physics and instrumentation for computed tomography. Topics include: computer concepts, system operation and components, image processing and display, instrumentation, single slice and volume scanning, 3-D volume rendering, image quality and artifacts, radiation protection and quality control.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

RADT 2201 – Introduction to Computed Tomography with a grade of “C” or better, RADT 2220 – Computed Tomography Procedures I with a grade of “C” or better, AND RADT 2250 – Computed Tomography Clinical I with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

RADT 2230 – Computed Tomography Procedures II AND RADT 2265 – Computed Tomography Clinical II

Lab Contact Hours

0

Lecture Contact Hours

75

Total Contact Hours

75