DENTAL SCIENCE A

DEN1DSA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces you to biomedical sciences fundamental in the study of dentistry. You will study homeostasis from biochemistry and physiological perspectives which will provide the basis for later study in Year 2 related to altered homeostasis and pathology (disease). T his subject will also introduce you to the core values and perspectives integral to both the art and science of dentistry which set a foundation to the development of your professional identity.

School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: George Alexander

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HHDSB

Co-requisites: DEN1SKA

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Ten Cate's Oral Histology: Development and Structure

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Nanci

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: 9th Ed

Publisher: Mosby

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Human anatomy and Physiology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Marieb and Hoehn

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 10th Ed

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe basic chemical concepts and reactions relevant to dentistry.

02. Explain the structure and function of cells, selected tissues and their functions relevant to the practice of dentistry.

03. Apply concepts of physiology to discuss common human biofunctions

04. Explain the principles of effective, responsible communication and leadership in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

05. Describe the characteristics of a professional oral health practitioner with reference to behaviour, ethical principles, cultural humility and social inclusivity.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Alexander

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four 15-minute online quizzes (equivalent to 1000 words)Online multiple-choice quizzes to assess the content delivered in class and online for the previous three weeks	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1,000-word individual essayThis assessment is based on a scenario, which will require further research by the students	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO4
One 2-hour written examination (equivalent to 2,000 words)This short answer exam will assess all of the content for the semester and will ask students to draw together their understanding of the topics covered.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, Summer 2 , Day