Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit equips students with knowledge relating to fundamental medical sciences in the domains of (1) descriptive anatomy and tooth morphology; (2) osteology of head and neck; (3) anatomy and physiology of mastication; and (4) anatomy and physiology of salivation.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) list and identify the anatomical regions of the head and neck; (2) identify the anatomical components of the oral cavity; (3) present the morphology of the maxillary and mandibular permanent dentition; (4) describe the intra-arch relationship of the permanent teeth; (5) describe the basic structural components of teeth; (6) explain the functional significance of occlusal form; (7) identify the clinically related significance of tooth morphology; (8) identify root and crown form of individual permanent teeth; (9) describe the basic anatomy of the skull bones; (10) describe the anatomy of the pterygopalatine fossa; (11) describe the anatomy and relations of the infratemporal fossa; (12) explain the muscles of the head and neck important to mastication; (13) explain the sensory and motor systems associated with mastication; (14) explain the embyological origin of structures of the mouth and jaws; (15) explain the role of the palate in breathing and mastication; (16) describe the basic vascular sysem of the head; (17) explain the anatomical relations of the parotid salivary gland; and (18) explain the neural pathways both functional and anatomical important to normal oral function.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tooth morphology (OSCE); (2) 2 x head and neck quiz; and (3) head and neck written practical. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Winthrop Professor Marc Tennant
- Unit rules
- Co-requisites
- DENT4101 Anatomy Physiology and Cell Biology, DENT4103 Introduction to Clinical Dentistry, DENT4104 Introduction to Research and Preventive Dentistry
Approved quota: 56—domestic (50) and international (6); for school leavers—rural (3), Metropolitan Pathway (3), Indigenous (3), high academic achievement (5), international (3); for graduates—rural (2), Metropolitan Pathway (2), Indigenous (2), international (3), graduates (30)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
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- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.