2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to allow the student sequential development of anatomy, positioning and radiographic identification in the performance of the following radiographic imaging procedures: bony thorax, vertebral column, skull and contrast media applications.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The concepts of radiation production, emission and interaction with matter, radiation types and characteristics, and a base knowledge of the components, principles and operation of radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, tomographic and digital imaging equipment. Factors affecting image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to basic human anatomy and radiographic positioning principles. Anatomy, positioning and radiographic identification of thorax, abdomen and upper and lower extremities with clinical lab experience and assessment to compliment didactic instruction will be completed. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images, the manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation protection and critical thinking skills in a diverse patient population.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Patient care and assessment skills, general anatomy, medical ethics, radiation protection, patient positioning terminology, and radiographic positioning principles. Each student under direct supervision will practice anatomy, positioning, and radiographic identification of the thorax, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Special consideration is focused on the basic emotional, physical and diverse cultural needs of the patient, infection control, institutional safety, surgical asepsis, vital signs and oxygen administration. This course will also include concentration of instruction for medical emergencies, specialized problems, pharmacology, drug administration, electrocardiograms and venipuncture.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An overview of the prinicples of the interaction of radiation with living systems (molecules, cells, tissues and whole body), biological and physical factors affecting radiation responses (acute and chronic), the kinetics of cell survival and the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of a radiographer for patients, personnel and the public.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AUT 100 and AUT 170.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course gives students the opportunity to develop the technical knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and service modern automotive electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on electrical testing techniques and the use of test equipment.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: ALL AUT courses or remaining taken concurrently.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students participating in the internship are responsible for finding a position working under a master technician for a minimum of eight hours per week for 15 weeks. The student is required to attend the lecture segment of the class and meet all other requirements of the course syllabus.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: ALL AUT courses or remaining taken concurrently.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course gives students the opportunity and skills necessary to service many of the automotive systems. Emphasis is placed on automotive system theory and application of theoretical information.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AUT 100 and AUT 262.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is designed to provide students with skills in troubleshooting and repairing drive ability problems with automobile computerized engine management systems. The use of scan tools and computer self-diagnosis will be stressed.