DHYG 314 Biological Structures III: Embryology & Histology (2 credits)
Course Description
The final biological structures course focuses on the embryological and histological structures of the human head, neck and orofacial complex. Normal and abnormal tissues relevant to clinical dental hygiene and restorative practice are contrasted
Course Content
· Embryology and histology of human head and neck structures and orofacial complex.
· Human head and neck biological basis of diseases, adverse conditions, and developmental defects of the orofacial complex.
· Tooth development and eruption.
Student Outcomes
- Differentiate embryological and histological facts and concepts related to normal and abnormal variations of tissues of human head and neck anatomy and systems, and orofacial complex.
- Illustrate the histology of basic tissue components of the head and neck anatomy, systems, orofacial complex, and dentitions.
- Use essential terminology associated with embryological and histological facts and concepts of the head and neck anatomy, systems and orofacial complex.
- Describe embryological and histological clinical applications and considerations for patient examination and documentation.
- Integrate embryological and histological facts and concepts of head and neck anatomy and the orofacial complex for clinical application in dental hygiene practice.
Degree Outcomes
This course is part of the Associates 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 Ability(ies). Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
Class discussion
Individual/Group projects
Web-based activities
Written examination
Active learning activities
Peer evaluation
Self-evaluation
Reflection assignments
Clinical application research project
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