RAD 107 – Introduction to Radiography Physics
Syllabus
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Lecture: Mondays 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Instructor: E. Rodrigo, Ph.D.
Office: Keck 219
Office Hours: Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm or by appointment
Email: enricorodrigo@cdrewu.edu
Textbook: Essentials
of Radiographic Physics and Imaging
by
James Johnston and Terri Fauber ISBN:
9780323339667
Applied
Radiographic Calculations
by Cynthia Dennis and Ronald Eisenberg ISBN: 9780721665962
Course Content
An introduction to the physics and computational techniques required for further education in the radiography. Topics include atomic physics, quantum mechanics, radioactivity, electromagnetism, X-ray production, X-ray interactions with matter, and a comparative survey of medical imaging techniques.
Student Learning Outcomes
• You will be able to demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of physics including those of force, energy, power, potential, atomic structure, nuclear structure, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• You will be able to perform calculations supporting medical imaging.
• You will be able to demonstrate understanding of circuit elements required to produce x-rays
Grading
Homework 14% 140 points
Quizzes 20% 200 points
Regular Exams 40% 400 points
Final Exam 26% 260 points
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100% 1000 points
Points to receive particular letter grades are shown below.
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Letter Grade |
Points Required |
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A+ |
980 - 1000 |
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A |
940 - 979 |
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A- |
900 - 939 |
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B+ |
880 - 899 |
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B |
840 - 879 |
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B- |
800 - 839 |
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C+ |
780 - 799 |
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C |
750 - 779 |
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C- |
700 - 749 |
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D+ |
680 - 699 |
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D |
640 - 679 |
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D- |
600 - 639 |
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F |
0 |
You must receive a minimum 750 points or 75%, a “C” or higher, to have fulfilled the requirements of RAD 107.
Tests
There will be 8 quizzes, 4 regular exams, and 1 final exam. Each quiz counts for 2% of your grade, each regular exam for 10%, and the final exam for 30%. All tests will be given at the start of class. The final exam will occur on Wednesday December 10, 2018. A missed test will receive a score of 0. There will be no make-ups for missed tests except in rare circumstances.
Homework
There will be 14 homework assignments, each of which count for 1% of your grade. Homework assignments will be graded as “complete” or “incomplete”. Completed assignments, showing an honest attempt to solve each problem, will receive 10 points. Incomplete assignments will receive 0 points. Late assignments will not be graded.
Attendance
80% attendance is mandatory to fulfill the requirements of RAD 107. The best indicator of the content of the quizzes and exams is the material covered in class. You are responsible for all information imparted in class including corrections to the syllabus and schedule.
Academic Dishonesty
There will
be no tolerance of cheating. All that have been established by the