2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course DescriptionsPrerequisite: DENH 2005. Concurrentenrollment in DENH 2015, DENH 2020, DENH2030 and DENH 2040.Dental Hygiene Practice IVDENH 2015 4 CreditsDental Hygiene clinic with emphasis onthe treatment of moderate to advancedperiodontal disease, the development ofspeed, and the introduction of advancedclinical techniques for treatment ofperiodontal patients. Students must be ableto perform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: DENH 2005. Concurrentenrollment in DENH 2010, DENH 2020, DENH2030 and DENH 2040.Oral PathologyDENH 2020 2 CreditsStudy of the principles of diseases andimmunology pertaining to the head and neck.Prerequisite: BIOL 2050, DENH 1021, DENH1023, DENH 1025, DENH 1030. Concurrentenrollment in DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH2030 and DENH 2040.Community Dental Health andEpidemiologyDENH 2030 3 CreditsCharacteristics of community dental healthprograms are examined with emphasis onepidemiology, dental public health, andassessment of community needs, programplanning, implementation, and evaluation.Prerequisite: PSYC elective, SOC elective,SPCH elective, and ENGL 1021. Concurrentenrollment in DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH2020 and DENH 2040.Community Dental Health PracticeDENH 2035 1 CreditStudents will assess, plan, implement, andevaluate dental health education talks andprojects before a wide range of populations inthe community.Prerequisite: DENH 2030.Legal Aspects of Dental PracticeDENH 2040 2 CreditsThis course focuses on the ethical and legalimplications of providing dental and dentalhygiene care. A case studies approach willbe used throughout the course to providestudents experience in resolving legal andethical dilemmas in a simulated dental officesetting.Prerequisite: DENH 2005. Concurrentenrollment in DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH2020 and DENH 2030.Restorative Expanded FunctionsDENH 2050 3 CreditsThis course offers training that leads towardcertification for Minnesota licensed dentalhygienists and registered dental assistantsin the placement of dental restorations,as specified by the Minnesota Board ofDentistry. The Century College Dental Institutewill function as a resource site for thecourse. Students will participate in lecture,lab exercises, and complete the clinicalrequirements. The clinical portion will becompleted at the Century College communitydental clinic under the supervision of a dentist.Prerequisite: The course is limited toRegistered Dental Assistants, Licensed DentalHygienist, and with instructor permission,student currently enrolled in an accrediteddental hygiene program.Dental Hygiene Principles VDENH 2060 1 CreditThis course focuses on topics of interest tothe graduating hygienist, including resumewriting, interviewing skills, remunerationfor professional services, fringe benefits,appointment control, teamwork, professionaldevelopment, service to the community, andinvolvement in professional associations.Prerequisite: DENH 2005. Concurrentenrollment in DENH 2065.Dental Hygiene Practice VDENH 2065 5 CreditsContinued refinement of advanced periodontalskills and the development of speed thatis at a pace more congruent with that ofa private office. Students must be able toperform physical tasks to complete courserequirements.Prerequisite: DENH 2005. Concurrentenrollment in DENH 2060.Earth ScienceEarth ScienceESCI 1020 4 CreditsMnTC: Goals 03 & 10This course is a survey of the earth sciencesas a broad and nonquantitative introduction totopics in geology, oceanography, meteorology,and astronomy. It views solid earth, the liquidhydrosphere, and the gaseous atmosphere interms of continuous interactions as air comesin contact with rock, rock with water, andwater with air. Laboratory investigations andhands-on experiences provide the frameworkfor the semester’s study.Interdisciplinary Physical andEnvironmental ScienceESCI 1025 3 CreditsMnTC: Goals 03 & 10This course introduces a variety of topics inchemistry, physics, and earth science, relatingeach topic to real-life environmental issuesand projects. Students explore the scientificmethod of inquiry from both historic andpresent-day perspectives as they examinethe relationships among chemistry, physics,and earth science in daily life. The historyof science and how our view of nature haschanged is discussed when appropriate.Hands-on activities provide students theopportunity to observe basic physical scienceprinciples in action.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementinto Reading 1000 or successful completion ofReading 0090 with grade C or higher.Physical GeologyESCI 1030 4 CreditsMnTC: Goals 03 & 10This course introduces the student to rocks &minerals, geologic time, plate tectonics, andgeologic landforms. Laboratory investigationsprovide the framework for rock and mineralidentification and map interpretation ofgeologic features and processes.Energy ConceptsESCI 1040 3 CreditsMnTC: Goals 03 & 10This course introduces students to the topicof energy and examines energy production,supply, efficiency, and future needs. It also130 Century College 2010-2011