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DENT 1210: Biosciences 2 

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

Dental Tech 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This course is designed to build on pre-learned oral histology and introduce principles of oral pathology. This will include decision-making about the relevance of clinical signs and symptoms and underlying cellular changes with an emphasis on pathologies of the orofacial region. Students will problem solve Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction and occlusal disorders as they apply the design, fabrication, modification and repair of oral prostheses. 

Credits

1.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 30
 

Instructional Strategies

Lecture, demonstration, class discussions, group work projects 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C+ (64%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

15 

Multiple Choice 

Midterm Exam 

20 

Multiple Choice 

Final Exam 

35 

Multiple Select 

Assignments 

20 

Group Case Presentations 

Participation 

10 

 

Course topics

Learning resources

Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor. 

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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