DENTAL SCIENCE B
DEN1DSB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be introduced to the cellular basis of life. The histology component will include the study of epithelial, connective, nervous and muscular tissues and selected organ systems - skin, vascular and specific dental histology. The anatomy component will mainly include the study of head and neck anatomy but will also introduce students to body cavities and the major organ systems that lie within these visceral cavities. Principles of anatomy will be introduced and applied to the anatomy of the head and neck relevant for dentistry. Lectures are supported by practical classes, which will include the examination of appropriate cadaver and radiographic materials and computer aided learning activities. .
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Zacharias
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesDEN1DSA
Co-requisitesDEN1SKB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Concise Illustrated Anatomy: Head & Neck
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorPansky, B & Gest, T. R.
Year2013
Edition/VolumeVolume 3
PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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Textbook of head and neck anatomy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHiatt, JL & Gartner
Year2009
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherLIPPINCOTT
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Human anatomy and physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMarieb, E. N.
Year2014
Edition/Volume11TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Zacharias
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Histology test to be scheduled for the Friday of week 3
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Twelve 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Dry pracs in weeks 5, 7, and 11
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical tests in weeks 7 and 12
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
Three 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
To be scheduled for Thursdays of weeks 3, 7 and 12
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 15 min histology practical test (600-words equivalency) | N/A | N/A | No | 16 | SILO3 |
One 2hour written examination on gross anatomy and histology(2000 words equiv)Hurdle requirement of 50% required for the end of semester exam(requirement for practice) | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two 15 min gross anatomy practical tests (17% each) (600 words equivalency each) | N/A | N/A | No | 34 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |