6954 (v.3) Dental Biology 135

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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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Laboratory Assignments 15%. Theory Assessment One 15%. Theory Assessment Two 20%. Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y