Apr 20, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Computer Science

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Counseling

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Criminal Justice

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Dental Hygiene

  
  
  
  
  
  • DNHY 3014 - Dental Hygiene I


    4 (4-0)

    (formerly 3113)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission procedures completed or consent of Dental Hygiene Department Chair. Concurrent enrollment in DNHY 3114  (Clinical Practice I).

    Overall orientation to program, review of the history of the dental hygiene profession, discussion of institutional accreditation and individual licensing, and an introduction to the current dental health trends, issues, research, and legislation influencing the dental hygiene profession as well as the changing role of the dental hygienist. Emphasis is placed on a study of the prevention of disease transmission, content and rationale for comprehensive assessment of health, dental, and periodontal status; content and rationale for treatment plans and summaries; and instrumentation techniques and patient education based on the needs of the individual patient. This course must be taken in conjunction with Clinical Practice I to achieve basic cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in patient care procedures.


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  • DNHY 4023 - Dental Hygiene III


    3 (3-0)

    Prerequisite(s): DNHY 3004 , DNHY 3005 , DNHY 3102 . Concurrent enrollment in DNHY 4018  (Clinical Practice III).

    A study of the rationale, indications and/or contraindications, and utilization techniques for various procedures including pit and fissure sealants, ultrasonic scaling, periodontal scaling and root planning. The concepts of decision making are examined to help students become responsible and account for their actions. Recognition and management of life-threatening emergency situations are reviewed, with in-depth discussion of the etiological and/or precipitating factors, and the possible effects of these factors on the oral tissues. Emphasis is placed on the integration of this information with knowledge obtained in prerequisite courses to further develop critical thinking skills in obtaining comprehensive patient medical histories and development of dental hygiene treatment plans. This course must be taken in conjunction with Clinical Practice III to achieve cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in patient care procedures covered.


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  • DNHY 4032 - Dental Hygiene IV


    2 (2-0)

    Prerequisite(s): DNHY 4023 . Concurrent enrollment in DNHY 4038  (Clinical Practice IV).

    A study of the rationale, indications and/or contraindications, and utilization techniques for air-powdered polishing units. CPR recertification and a general review of dental hygiene science, as needed in preparation for the National Board Examination. Preparation for the transition from dental hygiene student to practitioner in private practice dental offices and/or public health institutions with guest lecturers; discussions on new developments in patient care; resume writing and job interviewing; patient and personal insurance; and legal/ethical issues facing health care providers. Other major concepts included are the political aspects of dental and dental hygiene care, decision making, responsibility, and accountability. The study of this content helps students develop responsibility for personal professional growth.


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Early Childhood Education

  
  
  
  

Economics

  
  
  
  
  
 

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