DHYG 275 General Pathology (2 credits)

2. Discuss and accurately recognize abnormal growth patterns.

3. Discuss and accurately recognize the signs and symptoms of inflammation.

4. Describe and accurately recognize the types of immunity and autoimmunity and discuss their clinical considerations.

5. Discuss allergy and the immune system.

6. Describe and accurately recognize infectious diseases and discuss their diagnosis and clinical considerations.

7. Describe common vaccines and accurately explain how they work.

8. Accurately identify risk factors and recognize the warning signs of cancer.

9. Accurately differentiate between benign and malignant neoplasms and discuss their diagnosis and clinical considerations.

10.Describe DNA’s role in heredity.

11.Describe and accurately recognize hereditary diseases and discuss their diagnosis and clinical considerations.

12.Explain the function and importance of vitamins and minerals in the diet.

13.Accurately identify manifestations of malnutrition, obesity, and substance abuse and discuss their clinical considerations.

Degree Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOME: This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Abilities. CORE ABILITIES: Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods. Information Competency Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.

Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20