INDIANA UNIVERSITY
NORTHWEST
A Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences is being developed on the JU Northwest campus for graduates of the radiography program. For further information, contact Professor Adler, Director, Radiography Program (219) 980-6542.
Course Descriptions
Radiologic Sciences
AHL T RlOO Orientation to Radiologic Technology (2 er.) C or P: R101, R102, R181.
Introduction to the field of radiology and its history. Students learn proper ethical standards, become acquainted with the duties and responsibilities in personal care for the patient, and investigate radiation protection for the patient and personnel. Degree credit will not be given for both R100 and R104.
AHL T RlOl Radiographic Procedures I (3-4 er.) C or P: R100 or R104, R102, R181.
Concepts in radiography with emphasis on the radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skeletal system.
AHL T R102 Principles of Radiography 1 (3 er.) C or P: College Algebra, R101, R181.
Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Includes the production of the radiographic image and film processing.
AHL T R103 Introduction to Clinical Radiography (2 er.) Introduction to the functions and basic procedures of a diagnostic radiography department. Emphasis is placed on radiographic equipment, radiation protection, positioning terminology, and procedures used on typical radiographic examinations.
AHL T R104 Patient Care in Radiologic Science (2 er.) Introduction to health care practices in the radiology department.
Includes an overview of the field of radiology, ethics, patient care, and professional
standards. Degree credit will not be given for both R100 and R104.
AHL T R181 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 er.) C or P: R100 or R104.
Clinical applic;ltion of radiographic ' positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.
AHL T R182 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 er.) P: R101 and R181.
Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.
AHL T R185 Medical Terminology (1 er.) Introduction to origin and derivation of medical words as well as their meaning.
AHL T R200 Pathology (2-3 er.)
P: Anatomy /Physiology. A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems.
AHL T R201 Radiographic Procedures II (3 er.) C or P: R101, R202, R182. Concepts in
radiography with emphasis on radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skull and those requiring the use of contrast media.
AHL T R202 Principles of Radiography 2 (3 er.) C or P: R102, R201, R181. Continuation of R102 with emphasis on the properties that affect the quality of the radiographic image.
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AHL T R205 Radiographic Procedures III (3 er.) C or P: R201, R222. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on special radiographic procedures and related imaging modalities.
AHL T R222 Principles of Radiography 3 (3 er.) P: R202. Continuation of R202 with emphasis on the application of radiography principles of imaging equipment.
AHL T R250 Physics Applied to Radiology (2-4 er.) P: College Algebra, Fundamentals of radiation physics, X-ray generation, and equipment quality control.
AHL T R253 Radiation Experiments and Quality Control (1 er.) P: R250. A laboratory course emphasizing the major characteristics of diagnostic X-ray systems and methods of assuring adequate function of radiographic equipment. Major topics include anode heel effect, inverse square law, half-value layer, film sensitometry, radiation intensity, and quality control testing.
AHL T R260 Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology (1-3 er.) P: R250.
Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on X-ray inleractions. Also included are discussions on radiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring.
AHL T R281 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 er.) P: R201 and R182.
Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.
AHL T R282 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 er.) P: R201 and R182.
Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.
AHL T R283 Clinical Experience in Radiography (1-6 er.) P: R201 and R182.
Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.
AHL T R290 Comprehensive Experience (1-8 er.) P: R281, R282, and R283. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a
89 registered technologist. Successful completion involves mastery of all clinical aspects of the program.
AHL T R401 Advanced Clinical Practicum 1 (1-8 er.) Lecture and clinical experience relative to advanced procedures in radiologic technology. Included are techniques of vascular and neurological radiography, ultrasound, C.A.T., N.M.R., etc. Other areas may be included at the request of the student and depending upon the availability of instruction.
AHL T R402 Advanced Clinical Practicum 2 (1-8 er.) Continuation of AHLT R401.
AHL T R403 Advanced Clinical Practicum 3 (1-8 er.) Continuation of AHLT R402.
AHL T R404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (2 er.) An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed
tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Standard transverse, parasaggital, and coronal planes are included, utilizing images from all three imaging modalities. A discussion of technique, artifact, and pathology-related alterations of cross-sectional anatomic appearances is included.
AHL T R405 Diagnostic Imaging Applications I (3 er.) Lectures and film critique concerning application of computer axial tomography and ultrasound. Student presentations and journal reports required.
AHL T R406 Diagnostic Imaging Applications II (3 er.) Lectures and film critique concerning application of ultrasound, vascular and neurological angiography, digital vascular imaging, myelography, lymphography, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Student presentations and journal reports required.
AHLT R407 Seminar (1-5 er.) Individual and group study focusing upon advances in medical imaging.
AHL T R408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (0.5-4 er.) Study of selected topics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ.
AHLT R409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (3 er.) Independent readings and research on a selected medical imaging topic. A paper in publishable form must be written as part of the project.
AHL T R412 Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine I (2 er.) An introduction to the physical disciplines of nuclear medicine.
Lectures and laboratory exercises on radiation physics, computer programming, and the statistics of radiation measurements.
AHL T R417 Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine II (2 er.) A continuation of AHLT R412. Lectures and exercises on electronic principles, the operational
fundamentals of radiation counting devices and imaging systems, and quality assurance programs.
AHL T R422 Radionuclide Measurements (2 er.) Lectures and laboratory sessions emphasizing the clinical utilization of nuclear counting and imaging systems, including counting and imaging systems and principles of quantitative measurements.
AHL T R427 Radiopharmaceuticals (2 er.) Lectures and laboratories concerning properties and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
AHL T R430 In Vivo and In Vitro Studies (2 er.) This course will introduce the principles of tracer methodology and apply that
methodology to the measurement of dynamic and steady state systems within the body.
Special emphasis will be placed on measuring endocrine and hemological functions.
AHL T R432 Clinical Application of Radionuclides (4 er.) Lectures covering the clinical aspects of nuclear medicine procedures, including the physiological and technical procedures for each type of study.
AHL T R437 Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine (1 er.) Lectures on the principles of radiation protection in nuclear medicine.
AHL T R440 Radiobiology in Nuclear Medicine (1 er.) Lectures on the biological effects of ionizing radiation.
AHLT R445 Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum 1 (4-8 er.) Practical clinical application of nuclear medicine theory.
AHL T R446 Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum 2 (4-8 er.) Continuation of AHL T R445.
AHLT R447 Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum 3 (2-8 er.) Continuation of AHLT R446.
AHL T R451 Medical Imaging Theory (3 er.) P: MA TH 147, PHYS P100, CSCI 205, AHL T R404. Lectures on the physical principles of advanced imaging modalities including computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and vascular imaging. Image evaluation of normal studies is stressed.
Student presentations and journal reports are required.
AHL T R452 Medical Imaging Applications (3 er.) P: AHL T R451. Lectures on and evaluations of the computed tomographic, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and vascular images as applied to pathologic conditions of specific body areas. Student presentations and journal reports are required.
AHL T R481 Clinical Practicum: Vascular Imaging (.5-8 er.) P: CSCI 205, AHLT R404, RT(R). Clinical experience in the performance of vascular and neurological imaging studies.
AHL T R482 Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography (.5-8 er.) P: CSCI 205, AHL T R404, RT(R). Clinical experience in the performance of computed tomographic imaging studies.
AHL T R483 Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (.5-8 er.) P: CSCI 205, AHL T R404. Clinical experience in the , performance of magnetic resonance imaging studies.
AHL T R484 Clinical Practicum: Ultrasound Imaging (.5-8 er.) P: CSCI 205, AHL T R404.
Clinical experience in the performance of ultrasound imaging studies.
AHL T R485 Clinical Practicum (.5-8 er.) P: CSCI 205, AHLT R404. Clinical experience in medical imaging studies. Specific area of experience will be determined by availability of instruction.