TAB1000 Oral Health – Biology and Anatomy Course description

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The student can:

• explain what is meant by a mathematical model.
• provide examples of applications for mathematical models.
• account for various computational methods and their areas of application.
• know the difference between a deterministic simulation and a probabilistic simulation.
• be familiar with standard visualization techniques.

Skills

The student can:

• translate a selection of models from natural laws and descriptions into mathematical equations.
• use Python programming to implement the models on a computer.
• use exploratory methods to acquire knowledge about mathematical models.

General competence

The student can:

• read and understand texts that deal with simple mathematical models.
• transfer practical problems into mathematical form.
• explain and use basic numerical algorithms.
• evaluate results from mathematical calculations.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student can

• explain the oral cavity’s normal anatomy and function, and has a fundamental knowledge about the most common biological reactions
• describe the structure of cells
• name the various developmental stages of human teeth
• name important anatomic structures on a model of the upper and lower jaw
• explain the structure and function of the jaw joint
• describe the muscles of the head and neck, with emphasis on muscle insertions and function
• explain the structure and function of the oral mucosa, salivary glands and saliva and describe the interaction between the anatomical structures of the oral cavity and oral fluids
• explain the purpose and prerequisites for making impressions and models

Skills

The student can

• make a functional antagonist model/study model to fixed prosthetics
• make a functional individual dental impression spoon
• make functional plaster models and pertaining bite plates of acceptable quality

The work and teaching methods vary between lectures, demonstration lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study. For parts of the teaching, the flipped classroom method is used in which digital learning resources are made available for the students in advance. Student work comprises written and practical assignments, individually and in groups. In seminars, subject matter can be presented both by students and lecturers for discussion.

Individual oral examination of about 30 minutes consisting of a presentation by the student and consecutive questions of . The examination result cannot be appealed.

In the case of a new or postponed examination, a different examination format may be used, or a new assignment with a new deadline may be given. If an oral examination is used, it cannot be appealed.

The student may use his/her own computer for the presentation.

Pass/fail.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used regularly.

Leiv Øyehaug

None.