den1dsb dental science b
DENTAL SCIENCE B
DEN1DSB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to the cellular basis of life, cell structure, inclusions, membranes, junctions, cells working as communities, epithelial and connective tissues, nervous and muscular tissues and selected organs - skin, nerves, thyroid, blood vessels, trachea, lung and gut. Anatomy component: introduction to the body cavities and their major organs. Principles of anatomy will be introduced and applied to the anatomy of the head and neck relevant for dentistry. Lectures are supported by practical classes, which will include the examination of appropriate cadaver and radiographic materials and computer aided learning activities.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Zacharias
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites DEN1DSA,ORH1IOS and ORH1POH
Co-requisites ORH1IOS & ORH1POH
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Concise Illustrated Anatomy: Head & Neck, Volume 3 | Prescribed | Ben Pansky/Thomas R. Gest, | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Human anatomy and physiology | Recommended | Marieb | 7TH EDN, PEARSON |
| Readings | Textbook of head and neck anatomy | Recommended | Hiatt, JL & Gartner | 3RD EDN, LIPPINCOTT |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Zacharias
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Delivery method - Face to face and online"
LectureWeek: 35 - 35
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Delivery method - Face to face and online"
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 35 - 43
One 1.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 15min histology practical test | 10 | |
| one 3-hour written examination on gross anatomy and histology | Hurdle requirement: 50% or above is required | 60 |
| three 15min gross anatomy practical tests (10% each) | 30 |