511-124 Oral Health Sciences 1

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Subject Description

This subject is comprised of two modules: Chemistry and Functional Anatomy (Dental), which cover the structure, organisation and development of the human body at both macroscopic and microscopic levels.

On completion of this subject, the student should comprehend the elementary theory of chemical bonding in organic molecules; the stereochemistry of simple organic molecules and its application to the understanding of the relation between molecular shape and biological activity; the nature of biologically important molecules and their functions; the nature of chemical equilibrium with particular reference to acid-base chemistry; the chemistry of polymers, metals and inorganic solids, particularly in a dental context; the chemistry of redox processes; the role of transition metals in life processes; the principles of anatomy, histology and embryology, particularly those most pertinent to modern dentistry; and the anatomy and development of the thorax.

Assessment

One 3-hour written examination; two 2-hour written examinations; one 1-hour practical examination and continuous assessment tests and practicals throughout the semester.