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NOTE: HPRS 1204, 1291, 1202, 2300, 2231, 2201 are all health occupations core curriculum courses. These courses are listed and described in a separate section of the college catalog: Health Occupations Core Curriculum. RADR 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (1) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 1274. Prerequisite: HPRS 2231, HPRS 1204, HPRS 1291, RADR 2213, RADR 1411, RADR 1313, RADR 2301. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (8 Ext.) |
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RADR 1202 Radiographic Image Evaluation I (2) New course added May 24, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADR 1270. Prerequisite: RADR 1166 or instructor permission. This course will introduce the student to the scientific process of radiographic image evaluation. (2 Lec.) |
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RADR 1250 Radiographic Image Evaluation II (2) New course added May 24, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADR 1291. Prerequisite: RADR 1267 or instructor permission. Topics addressed are image quality assessment developing image quality standards, and applying the scientific process in developing exposure charts. (2 Lec.) |
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RADR 1267 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 1275. Prerequisite: RADR 1166. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.) |
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RADR 1313 Principles of Radiographic Imaging I (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 1374. Prerequisite: RADR 1411. An introduction to radiographic image qualities and the effects of exposure variables upon these qualities. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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RADR 1411 Basic Radiographic Procedures (4) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 1372 and RADS 1375. Prerequisite: RADR 2213, HPRS 1204, SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402 or concurrent enrollment. An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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RADR 2213 Radiation Biology and Protection (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 1170. Prerequisite: SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and admission to the program. A study of the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems, typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure. (2 Lec.) |
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RADR 2217 Radiographic Pathology (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 2270. Prerequisite: HPRS 2201, SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402, RADR 1411, RADR 2301, RADR 2331. A presentation of the disease process and common diseases and their appearance on medical images. (2 Lec.) |
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RADR 2235 Radiologic Technology Seminar (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 2373 and RADS 2473. Prerequisite: All previously required RADR courses in sequence, concurrent enrollment or permission of the instructor. A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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RADR 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 2372. Prerequisite: RADR 1267. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (20 Ext.) |
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RADR 2267 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 2472. Prerequisite: RADR 2266. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (15 Ext.) |
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RADR 2301 Intermediate Radiographic Procedures (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 1376. Prerequisite: RADR 1411, HPRS 1204. A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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RADR 2305 Principles of Radiographic Imaging II (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 1276 and RADS 2373. Prerequisite: RADR 1313. A continuation of the study of radiographic imaging technique formulation, image quality assurance, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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RADR 2309 Radiograhic Imaging Equipment (3) New course added May 24, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 2272 and RADR 2209. Prerequisite: RADR 1313 and RADR 2305. A study of the equipment and physics of x-ray production, basic x-ray circuits, and the relationship of equipment components to the imaging process. (3 Lec.) |
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RADR 2331 Advanced Radiographic Procedures (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RADS 2374. Prerequisite: RADR 1411 and RADR 2301. Continuation of positioning; alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy and related pathology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.