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Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2007
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BS 808 Biomedical Basis to Patient Care
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


An introduction to the biomedical sciences that provide foundation knowledge to Dental Hygiene students. Topics include biochemistry and microbiology. This information is expanded upon in subsequent biomedical and clinical courses.
2.5 0 0 0 0

BS 810 Physiology I
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1 0 0 0 0

BS 811 Gross Anatomy
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


Lecture and laboratory course consisting of a review of systemic anatomy. An in-depth study of the regional anatomy of the head and neck is introduced and will be continued in Head and Neck Anatomy (BS 812).
1 0 0 0 0

BS 812 Head and Neck Anatomy
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


A continuation of Gross Anatomy (BS 811) which focuses on structures of head and neck anatomy.
2 0 0 0 0

BS 813 Physiology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


Introduces the mechanisms of normal function of the human organism. Emphasis is placed upon the systems acutely concerned with the study of dental medicine, particularly those areas pertaining to the future understanding of pathological processes and therapeutic intervention.
3 0 0 0 0

BS 814 Microbiology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


Principles of pathogenic microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases with particular emphasis on the oral aspects. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations reinforce lecture presentations and deal with the nature, occurrence and activities of microbial organisms, especially those which can affect the tissues of the oral cavity.
3 0 0 0 0

BS 815 Histology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


An introductory study of the cell and the histology of the fundamental tissues of the body with special emphasis directed to those tissues of the oral cavity. The tissues of the cardiovascular and immune systems are included. The embryologic development of the face, oral cavity and dental structures follows. Emphasis is on the normal histology and functional relationships of the adult dental tissues, the supporting dental structures and the salivary glands.
3 0 0 0 0

BS 816 Oral Histology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


The embryologic development of the face, oral cavity and dental structures is examined. Emphasis is placed on the normal morphology and functional relationships of the adult dental tissues, supporting dental structures and salivary glands using light and electron microscopy.
2 0 0 0 0

BS 818 General Pathology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


Principles of inflammation, repair and regeneration, immunity, tumors, infectious diseases and circulatory disturbances are examined. Selected systems of the body are also covered with regard to what causes common diseases, how they can be prevented or detected early, and how these diseases affect oral care. This course lays the foundation for assessment of the patient health history and for the student to continue her/his dental education with the study of oral pathology.
1 0 0 0 0

BS 821 Nutrition
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


Lectures describe the metabolism of various nutrients and their pertinent interrelationships. Class projects demonstrate the role of the dental hygienist in the nutritional assessment and counseling of patients.
3 0 0 0 0

BS 822 Topics in Microbiology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


This course is offered only to dental hygiene degree completion students. The focus is on current research within the biomedical and infectious disease subject areas.
1.0 0 0 0 0

BS 823 Pharmacology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


A study of drugs commonly encountered in dentistry. General principles of pharmacology and drug interactions will be emphasized as well as those drugs concerned with sedation, analgesia, anti-microbial agents, anesthesia, hemostasis, and chemotherapy.
3 0 0 0 0

BS 825 Oral Pathology
Credit Hours Recitation/Lecture Hours Studio Hours Clinical Hours Lab Hours


Emphasis on clinical oral pathology prepares the student to recognize and diagnose common oral mucosa and bony pathoses in the head and neck area. Emphasis is placed on infectious diseases, developmental conditions, benign and malignant neoplasms, autoimmune diseases, odontogenic tumors and cysts and genetic diseases which have oral and head and neck manifestations.
2 0 0 0 0

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