SCIENTIFIC AND CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE B
DEN1SKB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore microbiology (bacteriology, mycology and virology) and immunology, gaining foundation knowledge for future study in both general and oral health. You will examine dental caries and periodontal disease are examined in terms of their aetiology, pathogenesis and classification.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jeremy Graham
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into HHDSB or Admission into HBOHSB and DEN1SKA
Co-requisites: N/A
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
Essential Microbiology for Dentistry
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Samaranayake and Lakshaman
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Dental caries and its clinical management
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Fejerskov and Kidd
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: 2nd ed
Publisher: Blackwell Munksgaard
ISBN: N/A
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Chapter/issue: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Lee and Bishop
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Oral Microbiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Marsh and Martin
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Marieb and Hoehn
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
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
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jeremy Graham
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Thirteen 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 41 - 43
Two 4.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Group presentations
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 x 20 min Online quizzes-(1000 words equivalent)Three online multiple-choice quizzes to assess content delivered in class and online for previous three weeks. Feedback provided in a way that enables students to understand gaps in their knowledge prior to skills assessment and written examination. Opportunity for discussion of feedback will be provided. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
20-minute multimedia presentation (1000 words equivalent)Students will use an inquiry research approach to develop a multimedia presentation to explain one of the core concepts taught within the subject. Students nominate target audience (Peers/consumers/customers/patients/academics) and are assessed on their capacity to explain complex ideas appropriately. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO5 |
2 hour written examination 2000 words equivalent)This short answer exam will assess all content for the year. Students will be expected to draw together their understanding of the topic to answer high level questions. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |