Lower Division 

RADSCI 104 PATIENT ASSESSMENT (1-0-1)(F). Theory and skill application with clinical focus to perform physical assessment to include assessment techniques, standardized data collection formats, body system assessment, normal findings, relevant variations from normal, and documentation. Pass/Fail. COREQ: RADSCI 105. 

RADSCI 105 INTERDISCIPLINARY PATIENT CARE SKILLS LAB (0-6-2)(F). An interdisciplinary team approach is used to teach basic patient care skills and interventions to restore and protect health. Pass/Fail. COREQ: RADSCI 104. 

RADSCI 211 LABORATORY PRACTICUM (0-3-1)(F). Laboratory demonstration and practice of the radiographic positions and procedures discussed in RADSCI 222. COREQ: RADSCI 222. 

RADSCI 221 LABORATORY PRACTICUM (0-3-1)(S). Laboratory demonstration and practice of the radiographic positions and procedures discussed in RADSCI 242 and RADSCI 252. COREQ: RADSCI 242.

RADSCI 222 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING I (4-0-4)(F). The basic concepts and procedures used in obtaining diagnostic radiographs of the upper and lower extremities, chest, and abdomen. COREQ: RADSCI 211. 

RADSCI 226 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL I (1-0-1)(F). An introduction to the basic principles of x-ray machine operation, production of x-radiation, and its interaction with matter. The factors affecting exposure values, fog, scatter, density, contrast, and detail will be evaluated during image analysis. COREQ: RADSCI 227 and PHYS 106. 

RADSCI 227 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL LABORATORY (0-2-1)(F). A laboratory experience where students apply the principles of x-ray machine operation and practical application of all image materials. COREQ: RADSCI 226. 

RADSCI 228 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL II (3-0-3)(S). An in-depth analysis of all factors affecting the radiographic image to include the photographic properties of density and contrast and the geometric properties of definition, visibility of detail, and distortion. Primary emphasis will be placed on problem solving and reasoning for practical image quality analysis. Included will be processing, image intensification, and photo timing. PREREQ: RADSCI 226. 

RADSCI 230 RADIATION BIOLOGY-PROTECTION (2-0-2)(S). General survey of radiation hazards and the potential consequences to both technologist and patient. The most appropriate means of minimizing the radiation dose will be emphasized. PREREQ: RADSCI major or PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 234 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1-0-1)(F). Introduction to clinical agency structure, health law and ethics, professionalism and initial clinical practice. Professional observation required. PREREQ: RADSCI major or PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 242 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING II (4-0-4)(S). Continuation of RADSCI 222. The basic concepts and procedures used in obtaining diagnostic radiographs of the digestive and urinary systems, pelvic girdles, bony thorax, pelvis, hips, and the spine.

RADSCI 262 CONTRAST MEDIA EXAMINATIONS (1-0-1)(S). Study of radiographic procedures that require the use of contrast media and advanced equipment, sterile technique, advanced methods and/or invasive patient procedures.  COREQ: RADSCI 105.   

RADSCI 285 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-16-4)(S). Supervised clinical hospital experience. The student must complete 75% minimum of recently taught radiographic exams. PREREQ: RADSCI 234. 

Upper Division 

RADSCI 310 PHARMACOLOGY AND CONTRAST MEDIA (1-0-1)(F/S). Concepts of pharmacology as it relates to the deliver of contrast medias and selected medications associated with contrast media reactions.  PREREQ: HLTHST 216. 

RADSCI 321 RADIOGRAPHIC PRACTICUM (0-3-1)(S). An evaluation of the synthesis of advanced radiographic concepts. Identified areas of weakness will be addressed. PREREQ: PHYS 106, RADSCI 226, RADSCI 228. 

RADSCI 330 INTRODUCTION TO SECTIONAL ANATOMY (1-0-1)(S). Identification of sectional anatomy utilizing various acquisition modes and modalities. PREREQ: BIOL 228. 

RADSCI 338 DIGITAL RADIOLOGRAPHY AND PACS (3-0-3)(F). Analysis of new radiologic imaging systems to include digital image data management and information management with PACS, RIS, and HIS for computed and direct digital imaging applications. PREREQ: RADSCI 228. 

RADSCI 340 RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY ASSURANCE (3-0-3)(S). Theory and application of quality assurance techniques for radiographic equipment. Includes demonstrations with various quality assurance instruments. Principles and techniques of daily photographic quality assurance will be introduced. PREREQ: RADSCI 226. 

RADSCI 350 MEDICAL AND SURGICAL DISEASES (3-0-3)(S). General survey of various diseases and pathology of the human body as they pertain to radiology. Emphasis on how pathology is demonstrated on medical images and its effect on radiographic diagnosis. PREREQ: RADSCI 242. 

RADSCI 360 SPECIAL RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES (2-0-2)(S). Fundamental concepts of the more specialized radiographic procedures with emphasis on the systemic circulatory system, mammography, and bone density studies. PREREQ: RADSCI 262. 

RADSCI 375 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-40-4)(SU). Supervised clinical hospital experience. The student must demonstrate competency of recently taught radiographic exams plus continued competency of the exams previously evaluated. PREREQ: RADSCI 285. 

RADSCI 376 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-40-4)(SU). Supervised clinical hospital experience. The student must demonstrate competency of recently taught radiographic exams plus continued competency of the exams previously evaluated. PREREQ: RADSCI 375. 

RADSCI 385 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-24-6)(F). Supervised clinical hospital experience. The student must complete a minimum 40% of exams involving the skull, 40% exams in special procedures, and 50% continued competency exam list. PREREQ: RADSCI 375. 

RADSCI 392 RADIOLOGIC COLLOQUIUM (1-0-1)(S). Topics will be selected from current health care issues. These topics will be presented for discussion by appropriate health care professionals. PREREQ: RADSCI major or PERM/INST.  

RADSCI 395 RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-24-6)(S). Supervised clinical hospital experience. The student must complete a minimum 40% of special procedures and 50% continued competency exam list. Plus rotation in minor affiliates. PREREQ: RADSCI 385. 

RADSCI 400 DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMAGING DEPARTMENT (3-0-3)(S). Introduction to the set up and operation of a radiology department including design principles, projection of demands, and providing for growth and development. Structural and shielding requirements will be discussed. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 430 COMPARATIVE SECTIONAL IMAGING IN THE RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES (3-0-3)(F). Identification of basic anatomy on medical images produced by ultrasound, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance. Application will include imaging of the sagittal, coronal, and transverse body planes. Limited to Certified Radiologic Technologists. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 440 PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I (3-0-3)(F). Provides an introduction to the physical and biological principles of MRI. Includes physics of electricity and magnetism, image production, image weighting and basic pulse sequences as well as safety procedures and bioeffects of MRI. Limited to Certified Radiologic Technologists. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 440L PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I LABORATORY (0-2-1)(F). Clinical applications of patient positioning, coil selection, choice of pulse sequence parameters, post-processing techniques, cardiac and respiratory gating procedures, and patient assessment and monitoring. COREQ: RADSCI 440. 

RADSCI 441 PROCEDURAL CASE STUDIES IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I (0-3-1)(F). Use of case studies to demonstrate the correlation of image acquisition and manipulation to common pathologic processes of the musculoskeletal and central nervous systems. COREQ: RADSCI 445. 

RADSCI 442 PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II (3-0-3)(S). Provides a comprehensive overview of advanced physical principles and application of MRI. Includes MR angiography, spectroscopy, diffusion/perfusion studies, subsecond imaging methods and quality assurance procedures. PREREQ: RADSCI 440. 

RADSCI 442L PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II LABORATORY (0-2-1)(S). Clinical applications to correlate the physical principles of the advanced MRI applications. COREQ: RADSCI 442. 

RADSCI 443 PROCEDURAL CASE STUDIES IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II (0-3-1)(S). Use of case studies to demonstrate the correlation of image acquisition and manipulation of common pathologic processes of the thorax, abdomen and vascular systems. COREQ: RADSCI 446. 

RADSCI 445 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I (0-20-4)(F). Supervised clinical experience in the special imaging area of magnetic resonance. Limited to students in the magnetic resonance imaging program. PREREQ: or COREQ: RADSCI 440. 

RADSCI 446 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II (0-20-4)(S). Supervised clinical experience in the special imaging area of magnetic resonance. Students will provide evidence of proficiency for required examinations. PREREQ: RADSCI 445. 

RADSCI 450 PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY (3-0-3)(F). Provides descriptive information of the basic principles of physics and instrumentation relative to computed tomography. Historical development, mathematical and physical concepts of operation, component and systems integration, and peripheral apparatus will be included. Limited to Certified Radiologic Technologists. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 450L PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY LABORATORY (0-2-1)(F). Analysis of application principles relating the physics and instrumentation of computed tomography to the final image. COREQ: RADSCI 450. 

RADSCI 451 PROCEDURAL CASE STUDIES IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (0-3-1)(F/S). Provides discussion and evaluation of current clinical applications in computed tomography, allowing for analysis of procedural variation depending upon patient characteristics and pathologic processes. COREQ: RADSCI 455. 

RADSCI 455 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (0-20-4)(F/S). Supervised clinical experience in a computed tomography imaging facility; Requires performance and documentation of clinical competencies. PREREQ or COREQ: RADSCI 450. COREQ: RADSCI 451. 

RADSCI 460 SONOGRAPHIC PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION (3-0-3)(F). Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of basic acoustic physics and its application in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. Content includes an examination of the different types of equipment available for medical ultrasonic procedures, quality control, and safety features. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 461 ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY (3-0-3)(F). Provides descriptive information on the sonographic procedures of the abdomen, to include: normal sonographic anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms of disease, differential diagnosis, equipment set-up, scanning techniques, and echographic patterns of abdominal vasculature. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 462 OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY SONOGRAPHY (3-0-3)(S). Provides information on the basic female pelvic anatomy and anomalies, obstetrical scanning for the placenta from the first trimester through term, assessment of the gestational age, pathological complication, and patient care and preparation. Also includes general gynecological exams and scanning techniques. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 463 DOPPLER PROCEDURES (1-0-1)(S). Provides the foundation needed to understand concepts of producing diagnostic images and information utilizing the various Doppler tools currently available. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 464 SPECIAL SONOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES (1-0-1)(S). Provides descriptive information for special sonographic studies to include imaging of the thyroid, parathyroid, neck masses, superficial structures, breast, male reproductive organs, and chest. Also includes orthopedic, pediatric, ophthalmic, and thoracentesis application. PREREQ: PERM/INST. 

RADSCI 467 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY I (0-24-4)(F). Supervised clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography. Students will be given the opportunity to apply sonographic theory as presented in lecture. Limited to students in the ultrasound program. 

RADSCI 468 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY II (0-24-5)(S). Supervised clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography. Students will be given the opportunity to apply sonographic theory as presented in lecture. PREREQ: RADSCI 467. 

RADSCI 469 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY III (0-29-6) (SU). Supervised experience in diagnostic medical sonography. Students will be given the opportunity to apply sonographic theory as presented in lecture. PREREQ: RADSCI 468.