RTE 1418 Principles of Radiographic Imaging and Exposure I
The primary focus of this course is to provide the student the principles and techniques of radiographic imaging and exposure. Topics include basic x-ray mathematics, x-ray production, basic principles of acquisition/processing of analog (film/screen) and digital images, image characteristics (density/brightness, contrast/gray scale, recorded detail/spatial resolution, distortion, image noise), geometric factors affecting image quality, patient factors affecting the image and the production and control of scatter radiation.