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May 13, 2025
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RAD 2303 - Radiation Physics 3 Credits
This course is the study of basic electricity to include magnetism, magnetic induction, and transformers. Student is introduced to interactions of x-rays with matter, basic x-ray circuits, methods of rectification, construction of x-ray tubes, and methods of radiation detection and measurement.
Prerequisite: RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III, RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III
Corequisite: RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures, RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the fundamentals of electrical and radiation physics. (PLO 3, 4)
2. Identify the basic principles that underlie the operation of the x-ray machine. (PLO 3, 4)
3. Compare the nature and behavior of radiation. (PLO 3, 4)
4. Describe the types, ranges and capacities of x-ray equipment. (PLO 3, 4)
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