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DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Course
Year
1,2,3,4,5
Course and Title
YEAR 1
GENERAL STUDIES:
GSS 101 - Use of English I
GSS 102 – Use of English II
GSS 105 – Humanities
GSS 106 – Social Science
Course content and examination method, hours
studied
Assessment
Method:
Verbal = V
Written = W
Practical = P
Modes and methods of effective communication in
English. Use of literary works to improve
communication and language skills. Development of
reading and writing skills. Note taking and
summarizing from oral English and written materials.
Writing of essay, answers and other assignments.
Instructions on lexis, collection and organization of
materials, and logical presentation of written
assignments.
30 HOURS.
Sentence construction including topical and
supporting sentences, outlines and paragraphs.
Punctuation and logical presentation of papers –
formal, footnotes, quotations, references and
bibliography. Documentation, construction,
presentation and editing. Use of editing and basic
research methods. Phonetics. Art of public speaking
and oral communication. Types of libraries and forms
of library services. Cataloguing and book classification
schemes.
30 HOURS.
General concept of humanities including Greek
influences on the development of classical humanities.
History of the development of disciplines of the
humanities. African humanities. Aspects of culture and
civilization. Humanities definition of culture. Language
and culture.
30 HOURS.
Origin, definition, problems and relevance of social
science; sub fields of social science: sociology,
anthropology, psychology, political science and
economics; common concepts in social science;
politics, government, sovereignty, democracy, state,
self reliance, social classification; history; meaning,
theories and consequences to mankind; leaders and
leadership; definitions, theories, typologies; self
reliance and national development; meaning,
indicators and scope; war and peace; definition,
theories, classification and control of war; agents of
peace; The League of nations, UNO, AU, ECOWAS etc.
30 HOURS.
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GSS 107 – Nigerian
Peoples and Culture
GSS 108 – Basic Igbo
studies I
GSs 109 – Basic Igbo
studies II
PHYSICS:
PHY 101 – General Physics
I
PHY 102 – General Physics
II
PHY 107 – Practical
Physics I
PHY 108 – Practical
Physics II
CHEMISTRY:
ICH 101 – Basic Organic
History, values, norms and culture characterization of
Africa and the Nigerian society in particular, role of
culture in the behavior of Nigerians. The African
society, development, migration, large and small rural
movements and its effect on man and disease.
Changing patterns of disease in rural and urban
societies. Changing moral values. Culture nationalism
and political evolution of African states. Concept of
religion in humanistic perspectives. Traditional
education and its humanistic functions. Role and
concept of functional education in national
development. Population growth and distribution in
Nigeria, distribution of public goods through public
agencies; personality; issues and theories;
interpersonal relationship; meaning and factors of
development; love and intimate relationship; moral
regeneration in Nigeria; causes, problems and the way
forward; The media and national development.
30 HOURS.
Origin and history of the Igbo people of Nigeria, all
aspects of Igbo culture. Igbo language studies
including grammar and continuous writing.
15 HOURS
Continuation of study of origin and history of the Igbo
people of Nigeria, all aspects of Igbo culture. Igbo
language studies including grammar and continuous
writing.
15 HOURS
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Units of measurement, mechanics and basic principles
of mechanics, vector and vector mathematics, Hooke’s
law, Archimede’s principles and principles of
floatation.
45 HOURS.
Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, capacitors.
Electric fields and potentials, energy in electric field.
Conductors and current: Ohm’s law, temperature
dependence, combination of resistance, measurement
of resistance, EMFs. Dielectric (qualitative treatment
only), magnetic field and induction, Faraday’s and
Lenz’s laws, earth’s field, Ampere’s law. Maxwell’s
equation (qualitative treatment only). Electromagnetic
oscillations and waves, types, properties. Mirrors and
lenses, reflection, refractions and their applications.
Optical instruments.
45 HOURS.
This includes selected experiments from different
areas of physics.
15 HOURS.
This includes selected experiments from different
areas of physics.
15 HOURS.
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Introduction to organic chemistry, IUPAC
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Chemistry
ICH 102 – Basic Physical
Chemistry
ICH 111 – Basic General
Inorganic Chemistry
ICH 112 – Basic
Practical Chemistry
BIOLOGY:
BIO 101 – General Biology
I
BIO 102 – General Biology
II
BIO 251 – Genetics
MATHEMATICS AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE:
MAT 102 – Elementary
Mathematics
nomenclature, elemental analysis and molecular
formulae. Structural isomerism. Isolation and
purification methods. The concept of functional group,
resonance, and aromaticity. Study of saturated and
unsaturated hydrocarbons, cyclic hydrocarbons,
alcohols, alkyhalides, ethers, aldehydes, comparison of
phenols, alkyhalides and aromatic amines with their
aliphatic analogues. Common synthetic polymers and
their uses. Introduction to carbohydrates, proteins,
oils and fats. Optical isomerism. Chemistry practical
and demonstrations.
30 HOURS.
An introduction to atomic structure and electronic
configuration of elements. Electronic theory of
valency. The periodic classification and the general
study of elements with emphasis on similarities and
differences, based on position in the periodic table.
Radioactivity and its applications. Kinetic theory and
laws of gases. Properties of dilute solution.
Thermochemistry. Electrolytes and ionic equilibrium.
Theory of acids, bases and indicators. Phase
equilibrium study and multi-component system and
applications in partition and absorption
chromatography. Chemistry practical and
demonstrations.
30 HOURS.
General chemistry of inorganic compounds, their
reactions and uses. Chemistry practical and
demonstrations.
30 HOURS.
Acid-base titration, Redox titrations, synthesis and
preparation of inorganic compounds. Analysis of
selected anions and cations. Preparations and
qualitative analysis of organic compounds. pH
measurements.
15 HOURS.
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General introduction to animal and plant biology. Plant
biology.
45 HOURS.
Introduction to animal biology. General zoology.
45 HOURS.
Introduction to genetics. Animal and plant genetics
and its application. Medical genetics
30 HOURS.
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Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection,
complements. Venn diagrams, advanced indices and
logarithmic equations, real sequence and methods of
undefined coefficients, theory of quadratic equations,
binomial theorem, complex numbers. The Ag and
diagram, De Moivres’ theorem, roots of unit. Circular
measure, trigonometric functions, angles and
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CSC 101 – Computer
Programming and
Language I
CSC 102 – Computer
Programming and
Language II
YEAR 2
HUMAN ANATOMY:
ANA 211 – Gross Anatomy
of Upper and Lower Limbs
ANA 212 – Histology of
GIT
ANA 213 – General
Embryology and Systemic
Embryology
ANA 214 – Gross Anatomy
magnitude, addition and factor formulae. Functions:
Concepts and definitions, examples – polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions.
Graphs and their properties. Plain analytic geometry of
straight line, circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola.
Tangents and trigonometry. Differentiation from first
order principles of some polynomial and
trigonometric functions. Techniques of differentiation
– sum, product, quotient and chain rules.
Differentiation of simple algebraic, trigonometric,
logarithmic and composite functions. Higher order
derivatives. Applications to simple rate problems.
L’Hospital’s rule, simple Taylor/McClaurian
expanding, sketching. Applications to areas and
volumes.
45 HOURS.
History of computers, functional components of the
computer, characteristics of a computer, problem
solving, flow charts, algorithms, computer subscripts,
expressions and control statements, introduction to
basics of Fortran programming. Computer languages.
45 HOURS.
Details of information technology as related to
medicine, programming, practical appreciation and
applications.
45 HOURS.
Pectoral region and mammary gland, axilla and
brachial plexus, deltoid and scapula regions, upper
arm, forearm, hand, bones and joints of upper limb.
Anterior and medial sides of thigh, gluteal region,
posterior aspect of the thigh, popliteal fossa, leg, sole
of the foot, bone and joints of the lower limb. Surface
and radiological anatomy of the upper and lower
limbs. Students participate in dissection so as to relate
theory to practical.
45 HOURS.
Histology of gasterointestinal system. Student attends
practical sessions to view sections under the
microscope.
30 HOURS.
Introduction to embryology, introduction to male and
female genital systems, gametogenesis, uterine cycle,
ovarian cycle, development of Graafian folloicles and
ovulation, fertilization, cleavage, morrula, blastocyst
formation, implantation, bilaminar disc, amniotic
cavity, yolk sac, trilaminar layer, intraembryonic
coelom formation, primitive streak: human embryo,
placenta, and foetal membranes and body cavities.
Somites, blood and vessel formation, folding of
embryo, germ layer derivatives, estimating embryonic
age, congenital malformations.
45 HOURS.
Thoracic wall, pleura, lungs, mediastinum and
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of Thorax, Abdomen
ANA 215 – Histology of
Urogenital System and
Lymphatic System
ANA 216 – Systemic
Embryology of Structures
of Thorax and Abdomen
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY:
PIO 201 - Introductory
Physiology
PIO 222 – Respiratory
Physiology
PIO 262 – GIT and Biliary
Physiology
BIOCHEMISTRY:
BCH 201 – Introduction to
Biochemistry I
diaphragm. Osteology of ribs, thoracic, lumbar, sacral
and coccygeal vertebrae. Abdomen, anterior and
posterior abdominal walls with associated structures.
Hernias. Inguinal canal, scrotum, peritoneum,
stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, prostate,
urinary bladder, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes,
pelvic floor. Surface and radiological anatomy of
thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum.
45 HOURS.
Histology of the urogenital system and lymphatic
system. Student attends practical sessions to view
sections under the microscope.
30 HOURS.
Development of cardiovascular system, integumentary
system, respiratory system, digestive system and
urogenital system. Associated developmental
anomalies and clinical syndromes.
45 HOURS.
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Introduction to general principles of physiology, cells
and organelles, transport across cell membrane,
homeostasis, physiological control and variations. Cell
physiology, membrane potentials, body fluids,
excitable tissues and autonomic system. Blood and its
composition, erythropoiesis, haemostasis, antigenicity.
Immunity and reticuloendothelial system. Blood
grouping and transfusion. Haematological indices and
their measurements.
30 HOURS.
Physiologic anatomy of the respiratory system, lung
volumes, breathing, gas exchange and acid-base
balance. Adaptation to abnormal environments,
metabolic rate and temperature regulation. Functions
of the respiratory tract, mechanics of respiration,
oxygen and carbon dioxide transportation and
exchange. Control of respiration, artificial respiration,
acclimatization to high altitude, decompression
sickness.
30 HOURS.
Physiologic functions of the GIT, salivary gland,
swallowing, peristalsis. The stomach and its function,
test for gastric activity, function and control of small
and large intestines. The functions of pancreas and
hepatobiliary system. Digestion of food and absorption
of nutrients. Defecation.
30 HOURS.
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Structure, properties, biochemical/biological functions
of carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids
and nucleotides, structure and organization of
biopolymers, lipids and membrane structure. Acidbase chemistry, elementary thermodynamics, chemical
kinetic and order of reactions, chemical bonding and
isomerism. Organic reaction of major reactive
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BCH 202 – Introduction to
Biochemistry II
RADIOGRAPHY:
RAD 201 – Basic
Physics in Radiology
RAD 202 – Radiation
Physics
RAD 204 – Introductory
Radiographic Procedures
RAD 205 – Basic General
Pathology
RAD 242 – Care of
Patients, Hospital and
Departmental Procedures
functional groups.
30 HOURS.
Biochemical catalysis enzymes and co-enzymes,
central metabolic pathways, biosynthetic pathway,
generation of metabolic energy. Structure, function
and molecular mechanism of action of steroids,
thyroid and polypeptide. Hormones, hormonal
deficiency diseases and their detection. Metabolism of
foreign compounds. Blood and urine tests. Recent
developments in forensic techniques. Antigenantibody interactions.
30 HOURS.
Electrostatics, capacitance and uses in radiological
equipment. Basic x-ray circuitry. Electromagnetic
induction, mutual and self-induction; principles and
construction of transformers, transformer parameter,
uses of mutual and self-inductance in
autotransformers and high tension transformers. Solid
state conductor devices, principles and uses in
radiology.
30 HOURS.
Concept of energy, wave and quantum methods of
energy transfer. Bohr’s atom and application in
radiology. Rectification, production of x-rays,
radioactivity and radioactive decay, half-life, counters,
units of activity and measurement, k-capture, the
gamma radiation, attenuation and inverse square law,
effect of filtration. Luminescence and its application.
45 HOURS.
Definition of medical and radiographic terminologies.
General introduction to radiography as a course of
study and health care profession. Introduction to
routine and specialized radiographic procedures.
45 HOURS.
Ultrastructure of a normal cell, cell injury, and death,
degeneration, necrosis and intracellular accumulation.
Adaptive responses: hypertrophy, hyperplasia,
metaplasia and dysplasia. Neoplasia: definition,
classification, nomenclature, characteristics, local and
systemic effects of neoplasm. Disturbances of body
fluid balance: oedema and dehydration.
30 HOURS.
This course is intended to emphasize the importance
of the patient in health care delivery and patient
welfare. Practical demonstrations are provided and
team work involved in patient treatment/management
is highlighted. Professional attitude and
responsibilities of the radiographer. Hygiene, infection
and principles of asepsis. Special and emergency care
of patients. Use of hospital and nursing equipment.
Moving and lifting techniques. Drugs. The place of the
radiographer in the health care team. Design and
location of radiodiagnostic and radiotherapy
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RAD 251 – Radiation
Biology
NURSING:
NSC 201 – Nursing in
Radiology
STATISTICS:
BST 201 – Biostatistics
YEAR 3
RADIOGRAPHY:
RAD 301 – Radiation
Physics and Dosimetry
departments. Medico-legal aspects of radiography
practice. Health services organization and
management. Professional ethics.
45 HOURS.
Cell theory and genetic apparatus. Radiation
chemistry. Effect of radiation on DNA molecules,
amino acid, protein, etc. Cellular damage and survival
curves. Theories of biological effects of radiation, short
and long term effects of radiation, stochastic and nonstochastic effects. Radiosensitivity and radiation
modifiers, post irradiation clinical events. Organ
pathology syndromes, evidence from Hiroshima and
Nagasaki. Target theory and lethal dose. Units of
radiation measurement.
30 HOURS.
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First aid, principles of nursing, general and special
preparation, general and specific care. Radiographers’
role in health care delivery. The student is attached to
wards/accident and emergency department for a
specific period.
30 HOURS.
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Orientation to statistics, definition and examples of
basic statistical terminologies. Data presentation.
Populations, samples and normal distribution. Designs
of experiment. Introduction to demography in
medicine. Procedures for hypothesis testing. Analysis
of variance, correlation and regression. Chi square,
non-parametric techniques, relative risk and measures
of strength of association.
30 HOURS.
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Optical spectra and x-rays, Bohr’s theory of hydrogen
atom, excitation potentials, x-ray interaction with
matter, transmission through homogeneous and
homogeneous matter, reduction in intensity, filtration
and inverse square law. Measurement of x-ray
intensity, dose, dose rate and exposure. Dose
equivalent, collective dose, effective dose and
collective dose commitment. Simple principles of
dosimeter. Effects of x-rays. Role of ICRP on
radiological protection. Radiation dosimetry and
instrumentation. The purpose and scope of radiation
protection. Systems of dose limitation. Radiological
design materials and personnel monitoring. The
method of quality assurance, radiation protection, its
historical development. Biological effects of radiation,
permissible exposure, international recommendations
and current code of practice on exposure to ionizing
radiation. Protective materials, design of x-ray room
protection. Protection of patients, public and
environment. Environmental radiation survey.
Radioactivity, radioactive decay, radioactive
substances, production of radioisotopes and radiation
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RAD 304 – Radiographic
Technique I
RAD 307 – Computer in
Radiology
RAD 308 – Radiological
Health Management
RAD 309 – Radiographic
Photography and Imaging I
RAD 310 – Radiographic
Equipment I
RAD 311 – Other Imaging
Modalities
(Ultrasonography)
RAD 312 – Radiographic
Technique II
RAD 315 – Psychology in
Radiography
detectors.
30 HOURS.
Radiographic examinations of the upper extremity and
thorax: arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, fingers, and
shoulder girdle,
45 HOURS.
Computer terminologies, hardware, software,
firmware, types, classes and functions of computer.
Input and output devices, system unit, storage devices
and capacities, memory, Basic programming.
Applications of computer in radiology: patient
database management, spreadsheet and budgeting
applications, teleradiology, telesonography
and networking, computer-aided diagnosis and digital
image acquisition and processing.
30 HOURS.
Application of managerial functions, health
management structure, healthcare policy,
interdependence of various departments of the
hospital, organizational structure of radiology
department, line of authority, , financial resource
management, vital statistics, and record, inventory
and information control, personnel management,
theory of motivation,, management and
communication process, patient flow and appointment
system, public relations, evaluation of management
principles and performance.
30 HOURS.
Photographic principles, x-ray film structure and
materials. The radiographic image, latent image
formation, fluorescence and its applications in
radiography. Intensifying screens, cassettes –
structure, construction and care of x-ray cassettes.
30 HOURS.
Mains supply to x-ray equipment. Basic principles of xray generators, falling load and frequency multipliers,
control and stabilizing equipment.
30 HOURS.
Introduction to medical ultrasonography, history and
development of medical ultrasonography, physical
principles of medical ultrasound and applications,
physics of sound waves, scanning systems – A-mode,
B-mode, M-mode, Doppler ultrasound. Applications of
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology, abdomen,
superficial structures etc.
30 HOURS.
Identification and preparations of the patient for x-ray
investigation, radiographic examination of the upper
limb, shoulder girdle and thorax. Radiographic
investigation of the lower limb, pelvic girdle and hip,
and vertebral column.
45 HOURS.
Psychology of the sick patient; management of
children, the elderly, the disabled, potentially violent
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RAD 319 – Clinical Posting
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patients, patient in terminal stages of illness.
Communication with patients and general patient care.
Professional attitude of radiographers, relationship
with hospital staff, acceptance of responsibility for the
care of patient. Motivation and emotional adjustment.
15 HOURS.
Student attends clinical posting in the teaching
hospital and other approved hospitals. He/she is
under the guidance of qualified radiographers who
tutor him/her in various aspects of radiography
practice.
360 HOURS.
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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY:
PIO 332 – Cardiovascular
Physiology
PIO 342 – Body Fluids and
Physiology
PIO 351 – Endocrinology
PIO 371 – Reproductive
Physiology
HUMAN ANATOMY:
ANA 311 – Gross Anatomy
of Head and Neck
ANA 312 – Histology of
Nervous System and
Special Senses
ANA 313 – Embryology of
Nervous System
MEDICAL LABORATORY
SCIENCE:
MLS 311 – Clinical
Biochemistry and
Physiological anatomy of the cardiovascular system,
function of heart in health and disease, heart
electrophysiology, properties of cardiac muscle.
Cardiac cycle, cardiac output measurement and
control. Haemodynamics. Cardiovascular changes in
exercise and haemorrhage.
30 HOURS.
Macroscopic and microscopic structure of the kidney.
Elements of renal function. Glomerular filtration,
clearance, tubular reabsorption and secretion. Renal
blood flow. Body fluid and electrolyte balance. Buffer
mechanism and pH regulation. Urine formation, acidbase balance, kidney function test and diuretics.
30 HOURS.
Functions of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland,
thyroid, adrenal, pancreatic, parathyroid and other
hormones. Abnormalities associated with secretion of
these hormones.
30 HOURS.
Male and female reproductive systems, sex hormones,
pregnancy, lactation and contraception.
30 HOURS.
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Gross anatomy of face and scalp, spinal cord, cranium,
orbits etc. Triangles of the neck, nerves, vessels in
deep dissection of the neck, thyroid and parathyroid
gland. Neuroanatomy, meninges, brain, medulla etc.
30 HOURS.
Histology topics under nervous system and special
senses. Students attend practical sessions to view
sections under microscope.
30 HOURS.
Embryological development of the nervous system and
sense organs. Developmental anomalies and clinical
syndromes.
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Liver function test, detoxification, deamination,
bilirubin tests, jaundice, Faucet test for bile pigment.
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Immunology
MLS 321 – Basic
Microbiology
MLS 331 – Pathology II
PHARMACOLOGY:
PHM 302 Pharmacology
YEAR
4
RADIOGRAPHY:
RAD 404 – Radiographic
Technique III
RAD 408 – Radiographic
Anatomy
Carbohydrate metabolism, glucose tolerance test,
abnormalities of protein metabolism, clotting factor
flocculation test, colloidal gold
reaction, thymol turbidity test. Enzymes, acute hepatic
necrosis, liver failure, viral hepatitis, chronic hepatitis,
liver cirrhosis, gallstone formation. Insulin. Acidosis
and alkalosis, kidney clearance, urea clearance, renal
failure and body fluids. Immunity, its types and
processes.
30 HOURS.
Infectious agents and types of infectious agents.
Sources and mode of spread of infections, innate
immunity and its influencing factors. Bacteriocidal
agents, antiseptics, disinfectants and sterilization.
Deep tissue infection, superficial bacterial infections.
Fungal infections – systemic mycosis. Osseous
infections. Viral infections. Nosocomial infections.
30 HOURS.
Haemodynamic disturbances: haemorrhage,
thrombolism, embolism and infarction. Inflammation,
local and systemic effects of inflammation, healing,
hypersensitivity reaction and pathological
classification of inflammatory conditions.
30 HOURS.
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Scope of pharmacology, origin of drugs and routes of
drug administration, absorption of drugs, excretion,
biotransformation, structure, activity and relationship.
Mode of action of drugs, types of drug action, drug
action in man, compliance, individual variations,
presence of other drugs, genetic effects, tolerance and
techniques, effects of diseases, drug toxicity, adverse
drug reactions. Drug dependence and drug interaction.
Pharmacoradiography. Radiographic contrast agents.
30 HOURS.
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Radiographic examination of the skull, dental
radiography, and skeletal surveys. Plain radiography
of the viscera and soft tissues. Accident and emergency
radiography. Introduction to investigations involving
contrast media. Pharmacoradiography. Contrast media
investigations of the gastrointestinal system,
genitourinary system, obstetric and gynaecological
investigations, sialography, dacryocystography,
arthrography, mammography and operating theartre
radiography.
60 HOURS.
Normal radiological anatomy and appearances of
organs and tissues on radiographs. Abnormal
presentation of organs and tissues on radiographs.
Sonographic appearances of healthy and unhealthy
organs and tissues. Basic organ and tissue
presentation of nuclear medicine, CT and MRI.
30 HOURS.
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RAD 409 – Radiographic
Photography and Imaging
II
RAD 410 – Radiographic
Equipment II
RAD 412 – Research
Methodology
RAD 413 – Other Imaging
Modalities (CT Scan)
RAD 416 – Radiotherapy
and Oncology I
RAD 419 – Clinical Posting
I
RAD 420 – Image Critique
and Pattern Recognition
Chemistry of processing solutions and hazards,
sensitometry, storage of films, identification and
presentation of radiographs, viewing of radiographs.
Manual and automatic processing techniques. Daylight
systems, duplication of radiographs and subtraction
techniques, photofluorography, dark room design,
principles of fibre optic and video transmission.
30 HOURS.
High tension circuits, meters, exposure timers and
switches. Fuses, circuit breakers and interlocking
circuits. The x-ray tube; design and operation, high
tension cables, tube stands. Effects and control of
scatter radiation, grids, collimators and beam
centering devices. Portable and mobile x-ray units.
30 HOURS.
Application of biostatistical tools and methods. Types
of scientific enquiry. Research design, formulation of
hypothesis, data collection method. Validity and
reliability issues and their importance, sensitivity and
inductive and deductive inferences. Ethics in medical
research. Orientation to statistics, definition and
examples of basic statistical terminologies. Data
presentation. Populations, samples and normal
distribution. Designs of experiment. Introduction to
demography in medicine. Procedures for hypothesis
testing. Analysis of variance, correlation and
regression. Chi square, non-parametric techniques,
relative risk and measures of strength of association.
30 HOURS.
Introduction to computed tomography, physical
principles, instrumentation and equipment, scanning
procedures for some organs and systems, and patient
care and safety.
30 HOURS.
General introduction to radiotherapy and oncology.
Types of tumuors, their causes, staging of cancers and
management. Applications of ionizing radiation to
tumours and other diseases, superficial and deep
therapy. Radiotherapy equipment, beam
measurement, beam modifiers and applicators.
Simulators and their uses; treatment planning.
Role of the radiographer in radiotherapy.
30 HOURS.
Student attends clinical posting in the teaching
hospital and other approved hospitals. He/she is
under the guidance of qualified radiographers who
tutor him/her in various aspects of radiography
practice.
360 HOURS.
Review of radiological anatomy and application in film
interpretation, radiographic film faults, identification
of pathologies of radiographs and modifications
necessary to achieve optimal visualization of
pathologies.
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SIWES Posting
YEAR
5
RADIOGRAPHY:
RAD 504 – Radiographic
Technique IV
RAD 505 – Radiographic
Technique V
RAD 509 –Radiographic
Photography and Imaging
III
RAD 510 – Radiographic
Equipment III
RAD 516 –Radiotherapy
and Oncology II
RAD 518 – Other imaging
modalities (MRI, Nuclear
Medicine and
Interventional
Radiology)
RAD 519 – Clinical Posting
III
RAD 521 – Quality Control
Tests and Measurements in
Radiography
RAD 529 – Clinical
30 HOURS.
Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
Student goes on an industry-based posting for six
straight months (26 weeks). He/she takes part in
actual work situation and under the guidance and
tutelage of approved industry practitioners. At the end
of the posting he/she submits a report and a logbook
to the department.
Special radiological investigations; angiography,
myelography, air encephalography, cholangiography.
45 HOURS.
Geriatric radiography, paediatric radiography,
principles of tomography, macroradiography,
xeroradiography, digital imaging.
30 HOURS.
Silver recovery, imaging principles of special imaging
techniques, video recording, photographic and
electronic methods video recording and storage, care
and protection of video tapes and video discs.
30 HOURS.
Special radiographic equipment, tomography
equipment, fluoroscopy equipment, dental
radiography equipment, mammography equipment,
neuroradiography equipment, accident and
emergency radiography equipment, image intensifier
systems, rapid series equipment.
30 HOURS.
Limitations of radiotherapy as treatment option for
cancer, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgical
oncology, and hyperthermia. Treatments options for
some common cancers.
30 HOURS.
Introduction to magnetic resonance imaging, physical
principles, instrumentation and equipment, scanning
procedures for some organs and systems, and patient
care and safety. Introduction to nuclear medicine
technology, physical principles, radioistotopes and
radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation and
equipment, scanning procedures for some organs and
systems, and patient care and safety. Introduction to
interventional radiology and radiographer’s role.
30 HOURS.
Student attends clinical posting in the teaching
hospital and other approved hospitals. He/she is
under the guidance of qualified radiographers who
tutor him/her in various aspects of radiography
practice.
360 HOURS.
Common quality control measures and tests in
radiography. Trouble shooting in equipment
malfunction.
30 HOURS.
Student attends clinical posting in the teaching
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Posting/Viva Voce
RAD 530 – Research
Seminar I
RAD 531 – Radiographic
Photography and Imaging
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RAD 533 – Radiographic
Equipment V
RAD 534 – Research
Project
RAD 535 – Research
Seminar II
hospital and other approved hospitals. He/she is
under the guidance of qualified radiographers who
tutor him/her in various aspects of radiography
practice.
360 HOURS.
The student under the guidance of an academic
supervisor chooses a topic of significance to
radiography practice and presents to a departmental
colloquium. A bound copy of the presentation is also
submitted to the department for evaluation.
30 HOURS.
Practical based on all radiographic photography and
imaging courses. Design and structural set up of x-ray
room and dark room, dark room care, maintenance
and minor repairs of dark room facilities.
30 HOURS.
Basic principles of equipment for modern imaging
modalities. Care and maintenance of radiographic
equipment. Practical and troubleshooting knowledge
based on the entire course on radiographic equipment.
45 HOURS.
Each student works on an approved project topic
under the guidance of a course lecturer. The topic is
expected to be of practical significance to radiography
practice. The project is intended to help the student
imbibe the principles of research taught in RAD 412.
60 HOURS.
The student under the guidance of an academic
supervisor chooses a topic of significance to
radiography practice and presents to a departmental
colloquium. A bound copy of the presentation is also
submitted to the department for evaluation.
30 HOURS.
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