Course Detail
Radiographic Physics
Time and Location
Times
Term: Spring 2025
Start Date: JAN 13, 2025
End Date: MAR 10, 2025
Meeting Days: T
Meeting Times: 08:30AM-03:00PM
Location
Campus: Hillsboro
Building: CTE
Room: 174
Registration Information
Credit Hours: 3
Subject Code: RAD
Course Number: 160
Section Number: 02
CRN: 35933
Tier: 3
Instruction TypeLecture
Enrollment Numbers
Remaining Seats: 0
Filled Seats: 30
Maximum Seats: 30
Comments:
Course Description: Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Technology program and reading proficiency Radiographic Physics provides the student with the principles of x-ray generation and use, including the mathematical, electrical, chemical, and physical concepts necessary for x-ray production and beam characteristics. An introduction to the x-ray equipment, instrumentation and control, and the unit of measurement is provided. An analysis of production and measurement of radiation, interaction with matter and film, the study of x-ray tubes, rating charts, and x-ray circuits will be presented. (S)
Faculty Information
Name: Stacy Wilfong
Title: Assistant Professor / Director of Radiologic Technology Program
Classification: fullTime
Credentials: Master of Arts in Teaching: Univ Of Saint Mary,Bachelor of Science Education: Univ Of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Office: null null
E-Mail: swilfon2@jeffco.edu
Phone Extension: 3524
Bio: Stacy currently serves as the Interim Program Director of Radiologic Technology. She holds her Master`s of Arts in Teaching from the University of Saint Mary. In 2000, she graduated with her Bachelor`s of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas and obtained her Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology in 2003. She has worked in the field of radiology for many years but has spent the majority of her career in education. She has also served as faculty, clinical coordinator, and program director for other radiology programs. Stacy serves on the Board of Directors for the North St. Francois County School District and is the ECE co-chair for the Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists. She is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, and the National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-Year Colleges (NN2).