2020 - 2021 Catalog
Course Descriptions for RADR
Course Number: RADR 1201 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Description: An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the profession and the health care system. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Introduction to Radiography
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the profession and the health care system. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 1202 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the scientific process of radiographic image evaluation. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Radiographic Image Evaluation I
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the scientific process of radiographic image evaluation. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An introduction in patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Patient Care
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An introduction in patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 1213 (2 Credit Hours) New course added August 19, 2020
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 1250 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Assessment of radiographic images with an emphasis on identifying image artifacts, positioning qualities of the image, and technical qualities of the image using advanced concepts. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Radiographic Image Evaluation II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Assessment of radiographic images with an emphasis on identifying image artifacts, positioning qualities of the image, and technical qualities of the image using advanced concepts. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 1266 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (16 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (16 Ext.)
Course Number: RADR 1267 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.)
Course Number: RADR 1268 (2 Credit Hours) New course added August 19, 2020
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (16 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (16 Ext.)
Course Number: RADR 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Primary and/or secondary research in current and emerging issues in the Radiologic Sciences. Basic research principles, scientific inquiry, and interpretation of professional literature are emphasized. None. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Special Topics in Medical Radiologic Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Primary and/or secondary research in current and emerging issues in the Radiologic Sciences. Basic research principles, scientific inquiry, and interpretation of professional literature are emphasized. None. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy. This course is cross-listed as RADR 1411. The student may register for either RADR 1311 or RADR 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Basic Radiographic Procedures
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy. This course is cross-listed as RADR 1411. The student may register for either RADR 1311 or RADR 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Principles of Radiographic Imaging I
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for demonstration of basic anatomy. This course is cross-listed as RADR 1311. The student may register for either RADR 1311 or RADR 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Basic Radiographic Procedures
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for demonstration of basic anatomy. This course is cross-listed as RADR 1311. The student may register for either RADR 1311 or RADR 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 2205 (2 Credit Hours) New course added August 19, 2020
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Principles of Radiographic Imaging II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 2209 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Description: Equipment and physics of x-ray production. Includes basic x-ray circuits. Also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Radiographic Imaging Equipment
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Equipment and physics of x-ray production. Includes basic x-ray circuits. Also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 2213 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A study of the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems, typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Radiation Biology and Protection
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A study of the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems, typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 2217 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A presentation of the disease process and common diseases and their appearance on medical images. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Radiographic Pathology
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A presentation of the disease process and common diseases and their appearance on medical images. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 2233 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An exploration of specialized imaging modalities with an emphasis on the concepts and theories of equipment operation and their integration for medical diagnosis. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Advanced Medical Imaging
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: An exploration of specialized imaging modalities with an emphasis on the concepts and theories of equipment operation and their integration for medical diagnosis. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 2240 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: In-depth coverage of anatomic relationships that are present under various sectional orientations as depicted by medical imaging. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC
Course Title: Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: In-depth coverage of anatomic relationships that are present under various sectional orientations as depicted by medical imaging. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 2266 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.)
Course Number: RADR 2267 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (16 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (16 Ext.)
Course Number: RADR 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Principles of Radiographic Imaging II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Continuation of positioning; alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy and related pathology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Advanced Radiographic Procedures
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Continuation of positioning; alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy and related pathology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: RADR 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC
Course Title: Radiologic Technology Seminar
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: RADR 2340 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Anatomic relationships that are present under various sectional orientations as depicted by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Anatomic relationships that are present under various sectional orientations as depicted by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. (3 Lec.)
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