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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

Undergraduate Course: Health & Disease 1(b) (DENT08008)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits30
Home subject areaDentistry Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe areas of study in this course include human disease, microbiology, oral biology, immunology, oral tissues and periodontal disease.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 300 ( Lecture Hours 170, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 40, External Visit Hours 20, Formative Assessment Hours 10, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Revision Session Hours 18, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 6, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 34 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Health & Disease 1(b)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will be expected to:

¿apply their knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences, oral biology and biomolecular sciences to the management of patients
¿recognise the changes that occur with normal growth and ageing and apply their knowledge in the management of the oral environment
¿have knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry relevant to dental hygiene and therapy
¿have knowledge and understanding of those aspects of the biomedical sciences and of oral physiology and craniofacial, oral and dental anatomy that are significant in the management of patients
¿have knowledge of the scientific principles of sterilisation, disinfection and antisepsis
¿be familiar with the place of dental hygiene and dental therapy in the provision of healthcare
¿be familiar with the main medical disorders that may impinge on dental treatment
¿be familiar with pathological features and dental relevance of common disorders of major organ systems
¿have knowledge of the aetiology, pathology, progression and presentation of periodontal diseases.
Assessment Information
Combined assessment methods including essays, short answer tests, multiple-choice questions, case reports, 360o feedback and work-based assessments are employed throughout the course. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and Structured Clinical Operative Tests (SCOTS) are used to determine clinical ability and progress, and a logbook of clinical work is kept which contributes to a personal portfolio and is assessed at the end of each semester. There are examinations at the end of each semester which must be passed satisfactorily before any student is permitted to continue to the next phase of study.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserMiss Eilish Duffy
Tel: 0131 536 4996
Email: Eilish.Duffy@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Anne Azak
Tel: 0131 536 4964
Email: A.Azak@ed.ac.uk
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