DHYG 275 General Pathology (2 credits)

2. Describe the etiology, predisposing factors, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, prevention, clinical considerations, and indications of management/treatment of human diseases and disorders.

3. Demonstrate the recognition, diagnosis, management, and treatment of human diseases and disorders in dental/dental hygiene settings.

4. Synthesize evidence and information, taking into consideration validity and reliability, for evidence-based diagnostic, management, and treatment approaches to communicate with others about human diseases and disorders.

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 craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.

Information Literacy: Graduates will be critical users, creators, and disseminators of information by examining how information is created, valued, and influenced by power and privilege.

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

Potential Methods
Case studies
Class discussion
Group in-class activities
Research presentation
Self evaluation
Peer evaluation
Web-based activities
Written examination
ePortfolio
Clinical (Acceptable, Improvable, Standard Not Met) AIS Evaluation Criteria and/or Pierce College Global Rubrics