| Module code | RAW 182 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Module content | Introduction: Discovery of X-rays, processing principles, handling of X-ray equipment. X-beam: production of X-rays, attenuation. Properties of the radiographic image: visibility and geometric properties. Image formation: interaction between X-rays and the human body and subject contrast. Primary exposure factors: mAs, kVp and SID. AEC. Principles of technique charts. Image recording: darkrooms, cassettes, intensifying screens, efficiency of rare earth intensifying screens and X-ray film construction. Control of scatter radiation: production of scatter, effect of scattered radiation on the image, beam restriction devices, grids and grid efficiency. Geometry: focal spot size, SID, OID, X-ray beam/body part/film alignment, influence of distances and other variables on the geometric properties of the image. Introduction to digital radiography. |
| Module credits | 20.00 |
| Programmes | |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Contact time | 1 lecture per week, 1 seminar per week, 1 discussion class per week |
| Language of tuition | Both Afr and Eng |
| Academic organisation | Radiography |
| Period of presentation | Year |
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