Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College · Courses
RADSC
19 courses with the subject RADSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RADSC 101Radiographic Introduction and Procedures/Lab I4
Radiology history, basic radiation protection principles, medical terminology, introduction to radiography and radiographic procedures/ lab. As is consistent with the core courses in the Radiography program, a passing grade for enrolled radiography students is 75%. Enforced Co-requisite at Enrollment: BIOL 161 and BIOL 162
Continuation of Radiographic Procedures/Lab I to include finish appendicular skeleton, axial skeleton and introduction to skull anatomy and positioning. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 101 and RADSC 110 Co-
Continuation of Radiographic Procedures/Lab II to include digestive, urinary, and biliary systems and facial bone work. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 102 Co-requisites: RADSC 295C
This course includes the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and the family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are addressed from the radiographer's perspective. Students will learn proper infection control techniques and will prove competency in CPR for healthcare workers. Students will learn drug nomenclature, legend drugs and different types of contrast used for procedures. As is consistent with the core courses in Radiological Sciences, students must achieve a grade of "C" or better Enforced Co-requisite at Enrollment: RADSC 101 Concurrent Courses: BIOL 161 and BIOL 162. Recommended Preparation: Clinical orientation on campus
This course establishes a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiographic images. Topics include the importance of imaging standards, discussion of technique problem-solving for image evaluation and the factors that affect image quality. As is consistent with the core courses in Radiological Sciences students must achieve a grade of "C" (minimum of 75% average) or better for successful completion of the course. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 103
This course is a continuation of Radiographic Exposure I, with emphasis on electronic imaging, image formation, quality assurance, & related areas. As is consistent with the core courses in Radiological Sciences, students must achieve a grade of "C" or better. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 204
Emphasis on specialized positioning and advanced radiographic procedures; includes introduction to cross-sectional anatomy. As is consistent with the core courses in the Radiography program, a passing grade for enrolled radiography students is 75%. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: BIOL 161 and BIOL 162 and BIOL 163 and BIOL 164 Co-requisites: RADSC 295E
/Maximum of 4 Registry Review includes material from all radiological science courses, with emphasis on National Certification Examination, and career planning. Enforced Concurrent at Enrollment: RADSC 206
RADSC 210WRadiographic Pathology (3) A writing-intensive study of
the basic fundamentals of pathology (disease process) with emphasis placed on radiographic presentation. Material covered includes the basic concepts of disease and terms related to pathology, systemic classifications of disease including etiology, examples, complications and prognosis, radiographic procedures and presentation, and the health process. Writing requirements include shorter and longer sequenced papers. All papers will receive instructor feedback and subsequent submission of a final revised paper. An informal writing assignment with peer review is also required. The writing process evolves throughout the course as the student applies knowledge learned to current assignments. This course is a requirement of the radiography (radiological sciences) curriculum and could be utilized as an option for students interested in a visual study of disease process such as health science and biology majors or for students in need of a writing-intensive course. As is consistent with the core courses in the Radiography program, a passing grade of a C or higher is required for all RADSC majors. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: BIOL 161 and BIOL 162 and BIOL 163 and BIOL 164 Writing Across the Curriculum
Study the principles of interaction of radiation with living systems, effect on cells and tissues, biological response, and radiation protection. The content of this course includes the basic fundamentals of radiation interactions, basic biology with emphasis placed on effects of radiation exposure on cells and on radiation protection mandates and techniques. This course is a requirement of the radiography (radiologic technology) curriculum and could be utilized as an option for other students interested in radiation effects such as health science, biomedical engineering, health physics or physics and biology majors. As is consistent with the core courses in the Radiography program, a passing grade for enrolled radiography students is 75%. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 101
Basic knowledge of atomic structure, characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, photon interactions, circuitry, imaging equipment and quality control. This course is a requirement of the radiography curriculum and could be utilized as an option for other students interested in radiation interactions and imaging equipment such as health science, biomedical engineering, health physics or physics majors. As is consistent with the Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4781 core courses in the radiography program, a passing grade for enrolled radiography students is 75%.
/Maximum of 1.5 Supervised off-campus, non-group instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. RADSC 110
/Maximum of 1 Supervised off-campus, non-group instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 295A Co-requisites: RADSC 102
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 102 and RADSC 295B
/Maximum of 1 Supervised off-campus group instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. s Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 103 and RADSC 295C
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 295D Co-requisites: RADSC 206
Supervised off-campus, non-group instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 295E
Supervised clinical education activities under the direction of registered radiologic technologists. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: RADSC 295E Railroad Transportation Engineering (RTE)
