Academic Course Descriptions (72 credits)

BIOL 129 MAMMALIAN ANATOMY (4) Anatomy of a mammal, with special reference to that of man. Students who have passed BIOL 421 may not schedule this course. 

MATH 021 (GQ) COLLEGE ALGEBRA I (3) Quadratic equations; equations in quadratic form; word problems; graphing; algebraic fractions; negative and rational exponents; radicals. Prerequisite: MATH 004 or satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency examination.

BIOL 141 (GN) PHYSIOLOGY (3) Normal functions of the animal body, with special reference to those of man. Students who have passed BIOL 472 may not schedule this course. 

ENGL 015 (GWS) RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION (3) Instruction and practice in writing expository prose that shows sensitivity to audience and purpose. Prerequisite: ENGL 004 or satisfactory performance on the English proficiency examination.

IST 110 (GS) INFORMATION, PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY (3) The use, analysis and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises.

PHIL 103 (GH) INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (3) Ethical theory about virtue, duty, autonomy, and life quality applied to moral problems, including character, violence, oppression, abortion, and suicide.

RADSC 101 RADIOGRAPHIC INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURES/LAB I (4) Radiology history, basic radiation protection principles, medical terminology, introduction to radiography and radiographic procedures/lab. 

RADSC 110 PATIENT CARE IN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (3) Basic concepts of routine and emergency patient care procedures addressed from the radiographer's perspective. 

RADSC 102 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES/LAB II (4) Continuation of Radiographic Procedures/Lab I to include appendicular skeleton and introduction to head work. Prerequisite: RADSC 101 , RADSC 110  

RADSC 103 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES/LAB III (3) Continuation of Radiographic Procedures/Lab II to include digestive, urinary, and biliary systems and facial bone work. Prerequisite: RADSC 102  

RADSC 210W RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY (3) Theories of disease causation and the pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy systems with emphasis on radiographic presentation. Prerequisite: BIOL 129 , BIOL 141  

RADSC 204 RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE I (3) Fundamental knowledge base of factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiologic images. Prerequisite: RADSC 103  

RADSC 220 RADIATION BIOLOGY AND PROTECTION (3) Study the principles of interaction of radiation with living systems, effects on cells and tissues, biological response, and radiation protection. 

RADSC 205 RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE II (3) Continuation of exposure factors concerning radiographic imaging; film, electronic imaging, processing, quality assurance and related areas will be emphasized. Prerequisite: RADSC 204  

RADSC 230 RADIOGRAPHIC PHYSICS (3) Basic knowledge of atomic structure, characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, photon interactions, circuitry, imaging equipment and quality control. 

RADSC 206 ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES (3) Emphasis on specialized positioning and advanced radiographic procedures; includes introduction to cross-sectional anatomy. Prerequisite: BIOL 141 , RADSC 205  

RADSC 240 PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (2) Basic concepts of pharmacology, the basic techniques of venipuncture, and the administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications. Prerequisite: BIOL 141 , RADSC 110  

RADSC 295A RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I (1-1.5) Supervised clinical education activities under the direction of registered radiologic technologies. Prerequisite: admission to 2RSCC program

RADSC 295B RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II (1) Supervised clinical education activities under the direction of registered radiologic technologists. Prerequisite: RADSC 295A

RADSC 295C RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III (1-2) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: RADSC 295B

RADSC 295D RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV (1) Supervised off-campus group instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: RADSC 295C

RADSC 295E RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP V (1-2) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: RADSC 295D

RADSC 295G RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP VI-A (1) Supervised clinical education activities under the direction of registered radiologic technologists. Prerequisite: RADSC 295E

RADSC 295I RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE CLINICAL INTERNSHIP VII (2) Supervised clinical education activities under the direction of registered radiologic technologists. Prerequisite: RADSC 295G

 

Revised, 4/11/2017