RADSC 2A - Radiographic Physics I
- Recent Professors
- John Aidun
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026
- Class Size
- Not published
- Difficulty
- 6.3Demandingout of 10
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisite
- Prerequisite: CIS 001 and MATH 203.
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of RADSC 2A
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- Introduction to principles of radiographic physics and radiographic quality factors: X-ray imaging systems, X-ray tube characteristics, X-ray beam production and X-ray emission; X-ray interaction with matter, basic control panel elements, and grids. Emphasis is placed on radiographic image quality, scatter radiation and basic imaging factors that include: patient position, tube position, distance, grid ratio and exposure factors.
- Usually Held
- Fri 9:30am–10:45am