Area: | Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Anatomical terminology, orientation/reference planes. Light and electron microscopy. Cell structure, function and division. Embryology. Epithelial tissues. Connective tissues. Anatomy, histology and physiology of body systems. A study of dental anatomy, tooth morphology and an introduction to occlusion. Laboratory practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated a general knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and histology. Related with examples the functions of the body systems to the practice of dental auxiliaries. Demonstrated a detailedknowledge of human dental anatomy. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Burkitt H.G., Young B. and Heath J.W., (2000), Wheater's Functional Histology 4th ed., Edinburgh, Churchill and Livingstone. Eroschenko V.P., (2000), Di Fiore's Atlas of Histology, 9th ed., Philadelphia, Lippincourt Williams and Wilkins. Van De Graff K.M. and Fox S.I., (1998), Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 5th ed., London, McGraw-Hill. Woefel J.B., (1997), Dental Anatomy - Its Relevance to Dentistry, 5th ed., Baltimore, Lippincourt Williams and Wilkins. |
Unit Texts: | Dental Biology 135 Lecture Guide, Curtin University of Technology. Dental Biology 135 Laboratory Manual, Curtin University of Technology. Dental Biology 135 Dental Anatomy Lecture Guide, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Laboratory Assignments 15%. Theory Assessment One 15%. Theory Assessment Two 20%. Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60700 Dental Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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