Radiation Physics

RADT 111

Syllabus

RADT 111         Radiation Physics         Fall 2007
 
Wenatchee Valley College
 
Lecture: Online
 
Instructor:         Todd Busse
e-mail:         busse.t@mail.wsd.wednet.edu
Phone:          662-1130 Home
         663-8117 ext. 355 Work
 
Text: Carlton, Richard R., Principles of Radiographic Imaging 4th Edition, 2006
 
Goal of Course:
 
An elementary approach to the application of radiation physics. A study of matter and structure of the atom as it relates to the development of X-rays and the eventual process of irradiation. Knowledge of the X-ray tube and generating equipment from an introductory standpoint. This course will also help prepare the student for the certification examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
 
Grading:
 
Your final grade will be based on a passing grade on exams and homework and a comprehensive final exam. Exams and Final Exam are 80% of your grade and homework will be 20% of your grade.
 
Grading Scale:
 

100% - 94%

A

4.0

86% - 85%

B-

2.7

76% - 74%

D+

1.3

93% - 92%

A-

3.7

84% - 83%

C+

2.3

73% - 72%

D

1.0

91% - 90%

B+

3.3

82% - 80%

C

2.0

71% - 70%

D-

0.7

89% - 87%

B

3.0

79% - 77%

C-

1.7

69% - 0%

F

0.0
 
To continue on with the Radiologic Technologists program you must pass with at least an C grade (80%).
 
 
 
Course Policies:
 
1.         You are expected to complete all of the lectures and assignments on time.
 
2.         All exams must be taken at the scheduled time, unless previous arrangements have been made with the instructor. Make-up exams after they have been administered will only be allowed if accompanied by a documented excuse from a doctor, or other appropriate source.
 
Tentative Lecture/Exam Schedule:
 

Dates

Chapters

Reading

Sept. 17 – Sept. 28

Ch. 1 – Basic Math
Ch. 2 – Radiation Concepts

p. 1-16, p. 19-36

Oct. 1 – Oct. 12

Ch. 3 – Electricity
Ch. 4 – Electromagnetism

p. 38-56, p. 57-85

Oct. 15 – Oct. 26

Ch. 5 – X-Ray Equipment
Ch. 6 – The X-Ray Tube

p. 87-103, p. 105-124

Oct. 29 – Nov. 9

Ch. 7 – X-Ray Production
Ch. 10 – Filtration

p. 126-134, p. 164-170

Nov. 12 – Nov. 23

Ch. 11 – The Prime Factors
Ch. 12 – X-Ray Interactions

p. 172-183, p. 184-196

Nov. 26 – Nov. 30

Review

Review

Dec. 3 – Dec. 4

Final Exam

 

 
 

Exam

Date

Chapters

Exam #1

Sept. 28

Chapters 1-2

Exam #2

Oct. 12

Chapters 3-4

Exam #3

Oct. 26

Chapters 5-6

Exam #4

Nov. 9

Chapters 7, 10

Exam #5

Nov. 23

Chapters 11-12

Final Exam

Dec. 3

Chapter 1-7, 10-12