DA103 Principles of Radiology Course Description    2 Credits

 

            This course will acquaint the student with the physical principles involved in the production and clinical use of X-radiation.  Students will be made cognizant of radiobiological effects so that this knowledge can be used in understanding and implementing basic principles of radiobiological health.  X ray films and various factors which influence the density, contrast, definition, and distortion of radiographic image will be studied.  Darkroom, film mountings and interpretation will also be studied.  (2 hours lecture).  No prerequisites.