DEN1DSA

DENTAL SCIENCE A

DEN1DSA

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will develop a detailed understanding of human physiology relevant to dentistry. The syllabus run by the Department of Human Biosciences covers physiology, biochemistry and anatomy, describing normal homeostasis, which will provide the basis for later teaching in altered homeostasis and pathology. The syllabus run by the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health involves dental anthropology and more advanced didactics in orofacial embryology and external anatomy, to complement and extend the teaching carried out in ORH1IOS.

SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJeremy Graham

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisites ORH1IOS AND ORH1POH

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsContemporary OrthodonticsPrescribedProfitt WR, Fields HW and Sarver DM5TH ED, ELSEVIER, MOSBY, 2012
ReadingsHuman anatomy and physiologyRecommendedMarieb, EN and Hoehn, K. 20149TH EDN, PEARSON BENJAMIN CUMMINGS

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe the nature of ions, molecules, acids and bases, and chemical reactions

Activities:
Lectures and tutorials

02. Explain the structure and function of cells and selected tissues and their production of reactive compounds and enzymes

Activities:
Lectures and tutorials

03. Apply concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the muscular, nervous, immune, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive systems

Activities:
Lectures and tutorials

04. Discuss the anthropological basis of human dental anatomy

Activities:
Lectures and tutorials

05. Describe the formation, growth and features of the head region

Activities:
Lectures and tutorials

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNivan Weerakkody

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"DDOH"

PracticalWeek: 12 - 22
Seven 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Rural HBS"

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Rural HBS"

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"DDOH"

Field TripWeek: 14 - 14
One 6.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Date to be advised to students in timely fashion."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 3 hour written exam (3000 words)Hurdle requirement score of 50% required in each component as detailed below (component - 42% human biosciences, 28% dental)7001, 02, 03, 05
10 online tests (HBS) (100 words equivalent each, 1000 total) 2001, 02, 03
500 word assignment (500 words)Hurdle: attendance at field trip and submission of assignment1004