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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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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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

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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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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

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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. Explain the basis for the different types of immune response
02. Apply concepts of immunology and microbiology to general health and oral disease
03. Analyse the aetiology of dental caries and determine factors which influence its distribution, onset, progress and detection
04. Describe the classification, aetiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease
05. Communicate concepts of immunology, dental caries and periodontal disease using multimedia presentations

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%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/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, 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/AN/AN/ANo25SILO5

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/AN/AN/ANo45SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4