Computer Science - Burlington County College
Computer Science - Burlington County College
Computer Science - Burlington County College
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
DHY 120 Dental Radiology 3 cr.<br />
This course integrates the didactic, laboratory,<br />
and clinical principles of dental radiography.<br />
It covers x-ray production, processing,<br />
intra- and extra-oral techniques, quality<br />
assurance, utilization of radiographic selection<br />
criteria, radiographic interpretation, radiation<br />
biology and safety, and infection control and<br />
hazardous waste disposal. It provides<br />
laboratory experiences which progress from<br />
mannequin simulation to assigned patients in<br />
order to explore clinical applications.<br />
Prerequisite: Admission to Program, CPR certification,<br />
First Aid certification (both current)<br />
Co-requisite: BIO 110, BIO 111, CHE 107,<br />
CHE 108, DHY 101, DHY 110, DHY 130<br />
2/0/3 Course fee charged<br />
DHY 130 Medical and<br />
Dental Emergencies 1 cr.<br />
This course emphasizes the importance of<br />
emergency prevention. It prepares students to<br />
recognize and manage medical emergencies<br />
that may occur in the dental environment.<br />
Prerequisite: Admission to program, CPR certification,<br />
First Aid certification (both current)<br />
Co-requisite: Bio 110, BIO 111, CHE 107,<br />
CHE 108, DHY 101, DHY 110, DHY 120<br />
1/0/0<br />
DHY 140 Oral Embryology<br />
and Histology 2 cr.<br />
This course provides a conceptual framework<br />
for understanding the growth and<br />
development of oral structures as well as an<br />
overview of the peri-natal events that begin<br />
their growth. It focuses on the microscopic<br />
structures of the oral tissues, growth and<br />
development of the face and oral cavity. It also<br />
covers the development of the deciduous and<br />
permanent dentition, including common disturbances<br />
and anomalies.<br />
Prerequisite: BIO 110, BIO 111, CHE 107,<br />
CHE 108, DHY 101, DHY 110, DHY 120,<br />
DHY 130<br />
Co-requisite: BIO 114, BIO 115, BIO 155,<br />
BIO 156, ENG 101, DHY 151<br />
2/0/0<br />
DHY 151 Clinical Services I 4 cr.<br />
This course focuses on information about oral<br />
physiotherapy, fluoride, treatment planning,<br />
adjunctive instrumentation, hypersensitivity,<br />
and air abrasive systems. There are examinations<br />
of case studies with respect to treatment<br />
planning, behavior modification strategies,<br />
and adult and pediatric preventive counseling.<br />
It requires clinical practice. Students must<br />
demonstrate advanced techniques of dental<br />
hygiene treatment.<br />
Prerequisite: BIO 110, BIO 111, CHE 107,<br />
CHE 108, DHY 101, DHY 110, DHY 120,<br />
DHY 130<br />
Co-requisite: BIO 114, BIO 115, BIO 155,<br />
BIO 156, DHY 140, ENG 101<br />
3/0/12 Course fee charged<br />
DHY 160 Periodontology I 2 cr.<br />
This course focuses on the basic concepts of<br />
the anatomy and pathology of the periodontium.<br />
It examines in depth classification,<br />
etiology, and treatment of periodontal disease.<br />
It integrates correlation of the relationship of<br />
the histopathologic changes of the supporting<br />
structures of the teeth by using case-based<br />
clinical studies.<br />
Prerequisite: BIO 110, BIO 111, CHE 107,<br />
CHE 108, DHY 101, DHY 110, DHY 120,<br />
DHY 130<br />
Co-requisite: BIO 114, BIO 115, BIO 155,<br />
BIO 156, DHY 140, DHY 151, ENG 101<br />
2/0/0<br />
DHY 200 Dental Pharmacology<br />
and Pain Control 2 cr.<br />
This course introduces pharmacology and<br />
methods of pain control as it relates to the<br />
practice of dentistry. It focuses on adverse<br />
drug reactions, pharmacological effects, and<br />
their usual indications and contraindications. It<br />
emphasizes the clinical application of topical<br />
and local anesthesia. It discusses systemic<br />
toxicity and local complications to prepare<br />
students for the prevention and management<br />
of emergencies that may develop during<br />
treatment as well as sedation methods and<br />
general anesthesia.<br />
Prerequisite: BIO 114, BIO 115, BIO 155,<br />
BIO 156, DHY 140, DHY 151, ENG 101<br />
Co-requisite: DHY 222, PSY 101<br />
2/0/0<br />
DHY 201 Clinical Services II 4 cr.<br />
This course allows students the opportunity to<br />
demonstrate advanced treatment techniques<br />
relative to the dental hygiene appointment in<br />
the clinical setting. It emphasizes skills in oral<br />
physiotherapy, treatment planning, behavior<br />
modification strategies, adult and child<br />
preventive counseling, and adjunctive<br />
instrumentation.<br />
Prerequisite: DHY 160, DHY 200, DHY 222,<br />
PSY 101<br />
Co-requisite: CHE 210, DHY 210, DHY 220,<br />
DHY 241; MTH 107<br />
3/0/12 Course fee charged<br />
DHY 210 Periodontology II 2 cr.<br />
This course builds on the information<br />
presented in DHY 160. It focuses on current<br />
information on clinical and adjunctive home<br />
care aids, as well as a variety of treatment<br />
modalities. It also presents surgical options,<br />
including implants. It requires student case<br />
presentations which cover complete charting,<br />
review of medical and dental histories,<br />
radiographs and/or study models, record of<br />
treatment, patient compliance, and<br />
recommended maintenance schedules.<br />
Prerequisite: DHY 160, DHY 200, DHY 222,<br />
PSY 101<br />
Co-requisite: CHE 210, DHY 201, DHY 220,<br />
DHY 241; MTH 107<br />
2/0/0<br />
DHY 220 Oral Pathology 3 cr.<br />
This course investigates the study of abnormalities<br />
in morphology and function. It<br />
focuses on the cellular level first, including<br />
cellular alterations and response. It centers its<br />
approach on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical<br />
and microscopic signs and symptoms, differential<br />
diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and<br />
prognosis, with emphasis on those lesions<br />
most frequently encountered. It focuses on the<br />
recognition of pathological conditions, both<br />
systemic and oral, as well as their risk factors<br />
so appropriate precautions and/or treatment<br />
may be taken.<br />
Prerequisite: DHY 160, DHY 200, DHY 222,<br />
PSY 101<br />
Co-requisite: CHE 210, DHY 201, DHY 210,<br />
DHY 241; MTH 107<br />
3/0/0<br />
DHY 222 Local Anesthesia 1 cr.<br />
This course is designed to prepare the student<br />
to provide local anesthesia to patients<br />
requiring pain management during the course<br />
of dental hygiene treatment. This course will<br />
provide the fundamental knowledge of<br />
choosing the appropriate agent, selection of<br />
injection, administering local anesthesia, and<br />
health history evaluation to avoid potential<br />
complications.<br />
Prerequisite: DHY 101, DHY 110, DHY 130,<br />
DHY 140, DHY 151, DHY 160<br />
Co-requisite: DHY 200<br />
2/1/1/ Course fee charged<br />
DHY 240 Dental Public Health 3 cr.<br />
This course prepares students to provide<br />
patient education to individuals and groups,<br />
focusing on a holistic approach. It covers the<br />
development, implementation, and evaluation<br />
of dental health education programs in a<br />
variety of settings through analysis of patient<br />
lifestyle, values, behavior, and environment.<br />
Prerequisite: CHE 210, DHY 201, DHY 210,<br />
DHY 220, DHY 241; MTH 107<br />
Co-requisite: DHY 251, DHY 259, SOC 101,<br />
SPE 102<br />
3/0/0 Course fee charged<br />
DHY 241 Supportive Therapies 3 cr.<br />
This course provides lecture and laboratory experiences<br />
to apply the theory, techniques and applications of dental<br />
material manipulation to the clinical arena. All delegable<br />
expanded functions as outlined in the New Jersey Dental<br />
Auxiliaries Practice Act will be emphasized and taught to<br />
clinical competency. Exploration of the Dental Hygienists’<br />
role in Dental specialty practice is included.<br />
Prerequisite: DHY 200, DHY 222, PSY 101<br />
Co-requisite: DHY 201, DHY 210, DHY 220,<br />
CHE 210, MTH 107<br />
2/2/2 Course fee charged<br />
To access outlines for these course descriptions, please visit http://www.bcc.edu/pages/476.asp<br />
152 <strong>Burlington</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>College</strong>