RAD 2602 - Radiographic Physics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43626,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Lisa Galich
Email: lgalich@ysu.edu
Course Description
2602. General theories of physics including units of measurement; mechanics; structure of matter; electrostatics; magnetism; electro- dynamics-electrical circuits; fundamentals of electromagnetism; and rectification are presented. The production and properties of x-ray, x-ray tubes, circuits and equipment are emphasized. Mathematical solutions of practical problems are included.
2 Lecture Hours Prereq.: C or better in RAD 1508. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging, 4th Edition | James Johnston, Ph.D., R.T. (R)(CV), FASRT | 9780323930673 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Course Syllabus | Syllabus Review and Course Expectations | |
| Thu | 8/27 | Chapter 1: Introduction to the Imaging Sciences, Pgs.1-13 | Review: Physics Measurements, Calculations, and Equipment | ASSIGNED: Clover Assignment 1 Radiography Math Fundamentals |
| Tue | 9/1 | Chapter 2: Structure of the Atom, Pgs. 16-23 | Anatomic Structure | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapter 2: Structure of the Atom, Pgs. 16-23 | Electron Binding, Excitation, and Ionization | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Chapter 3: Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation, Pgs. 26-31 | Electromagnetic Radiation and Fundamental X-Ray Properties | QUIZ: Chapters 1 and 2 |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chapter 3: Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation, Pgs. 26-31 | Photon Relationships and Inverse- Square Law | DUE: Clover Assignment 1 |
| Tue | 9/15 | Chapter 4: The X-Ray Circuit, Pgs. 34-50 | Electrical Principles | QUIZ 2: Chapter 3 and Inverse Square Law ASSIGNED: Clover Assignment 2 Electrical Physics and X-Ray Circuit |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chapter 4: The X-Ray Circuit, Pgs. 34-50 | X-Ray Circuitry and Transforners | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Chapter 4: The X-Ray Circuit, Pgs. 34-50 | Generators, Rectification, and Tube Loading | QUIZ 3: Chapter 4 DUE: Clover Assignment 2 |
| Thu | 9/24 | EXAM 1: Chapters 1-4 | ||
| Tue | 9/29 | Chapter 5: The X-Ray Tube, Pgs. 53-60 | Review X-Ray tube components and Electron Focusing | ASSIGNED: Clover Assignment 3 X-Ray Tube, Production, Beam and Interactions |
| Thu | 10/1 | Chapter 5: The X-Ray Tube, Pgs. 53-60 | Tube operation, Focal-spot principles, and Heat Management | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Chapter 6: X-Ray Production, Pgs. 62-71 | Thermionic Emission, Acceleration, Focusing, and Deceleration | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapter 6: X-Ray Production, Pgs. 62-71 | Target interactions, X-Ray spectrum, Beam quality and quantity | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Chapter 7: X-Ray Interactions with Matter, Pgs. 74-80 | Coherent, Photoelectric, and Compton Interactions | QUIZ 4: Chapters 5 and 6 |
| Thu | 10/15 | Chapter 7: X-Ray with Matter, Pgs. 74-80 | Attenuation, Remnant Radiation, Body-Part thickness, and Atomic Number | |
| Tue | 10/20 | Chapter 7: X-Ray interactions with Matter, Pgs. 74-80 | Clinical Applications of Photon Interactions, Attenuation, Bean Quality and Quantity | DUE: Clover Assignment 3 |
| Thu | 10/22 | EXAM 2: Chapters 5-7 | ||
| Tue | 10/27 | Chapter 8: Image Production, Pgs. 83-92 | Image formation, Receptor exposure, and Exposure Factors | ASSIGNED: Clover Assignment 4 Exposure and Technique Factors |
| Thu | 10/29 | Chapter 8: Image Production, Pgs. 83-92 | Distance, Magnification, Distortion, Focal Spot, and Motion | |
| Tue | 11/3 | Chapter 9: Image Quality and Characteristics, Pgs. 94-109 | Image-quality Characteristics | |
| Thu | 11/5 | Chapter 10: Digital Image Receptors, Pgs. 111-125 | Digital receptors and Image acquisition | DUE: Clover Assignment 4 ASSIGNED: Clover Assignment 5 Digital Radiography and Informatics |
| Tue | 11/10 | Chapter 10: Digital Image receptors, Pgs. 111-125 | Digital Processing, Exposure Indicators, and Informatics | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Chapter 11: Radiographic Exposure Technique, Pgs. 127-147 Chapter 13: Exposure Technique Selection, Pgs. 168-187 |
Exposure Technique, AEC, Technique Charts, and Selection | QUIZ 6: Chapters 9 and 10 DUE: Clover Assignment 5 ASSIGNED: Clover Assignment 6 Image Quality, Evaluation, and OC |
| Tue | 11/17 | Chapter 12: Scatter Control, Pgs. 150-166 Chapter 13: Exposure Technique Selection, Pgs. 168-187 |
Scatter, Grids, and Technique Adjustment | QUIZ 7: Chapter 11 and 13 Selected Topics |
| Thu | 11/19 | EXAM 3: Chapters 8-13 | ||
| Tue | 11/24 | Chapter 14: Image Evaluation, Pgs. 187-190 | Image Evaluation, Artifacts, Errors, and Quality Control | DUE: Clover Assignment 6 ASSIGNED: Clover Assignment 7 Fluoroscopy Equipment and Operation |
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Chapter 15: Fluoroscopy Imaging, Pgs. 192-210 | Fluoroscopic Equipment, Image Chain, and Operating Modes | |
| Thu | 12/3 | Chapter 16: Additional Equipment, Pgs. 213-222 | Additional Equipment, Equipment OC, and Intro to CT Physics | QUIZ 8: Chapters 14 and 15 DUE: Clover Assignment 7 |
| Tue | 12/8 | 800am - 1000am | COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.