RDTK 1925 - CT PHYSICS/INSTRUMENTATION

Institution:

Casper College

Subject:

Radiologic Technology

Description:

RDTK 1925 CT Physics/Instrumentation (3L,3CR) Content is designed to impart an understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation involved in computed tomography. Physics topics covered include the characteristics of x-radiation, CT beam attenuation, linear attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics and Hounsfield numbers application. Data acquisition and manipulation techniques, image reconstruction algorithms such as filtered back-projection will be explained. Radiation protection and ethical issues associated with CT will be discussed. Prerequisites: RDTK 1610, RDTK 1640.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.caspercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 268-2110

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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