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 511-225 Oral Health Sciences 2b

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Dr M.F. Burrow

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

75 hours of theory and practical activities

Subject Description

This subject is comprised of two modules.

Microbiology focuses on microorganisms involved in oral infections, with an emphasis on the importance of appropriate sterilization and disinfection procedures in the dental setting. Practical class material is presented in case study format reflecting everyday presentations of infections in the oral cavity.

Neuroscience includes the development, structure and function of the human nervous system, emphasising the neural basis of sensory and motor behaviour.

Assessment

Two 2-hour written examinations at the end of the semester; one 1-hour practical examination at the end of the semester; written assignments of no more than 2000 words throughout the semester.



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