DENTAL SCIENCE A
DEN1DSA
2017
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 anatomy, to complement and extend the teaching carried out in ORH1IOS.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jeremy Graham
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: ORH1IOS AND ORH1POH
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Contemporary Orthodontics | Prescribed | Profitt WR, Fields HW and Sarver DM | 5TH ED, ELSEVIER, MOSBY, 2012 |
| Readings | Human anatomy and physiology | Recommended | Marieb, EN and Hoehn, K. 2009 | 8TH 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
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nivan 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 element | Comments | % | 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) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Four 15 minute online tests (HBS) (250 words each) | The 2 highest marks of the 4 tests will be totalled to obtain this mark | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 500 word assignment (500 words) | Hurdle: attendance at field trip and submission of assignment | 10 | 04 |