BIOL161 — Principles of Microbiology for Dental Hygiene
BIOL 161 - Principles of Microbiology for Dental Hygiene BIOL 161 - Principles of Microbiology for Dental Hygiene Total Hours: 45 Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene (Diploma) Students will be introduced to microbiology with an emphasis on human oral health. Students will discuss biofilms in relation to health and disease. Students will learn about diseases of microbial origin that concern dental hygienists in order to illustrate the principles of pathogenesis, host-parasite interaction and modes of transmission. The relationship between microorganisms and infection control in a dental environment will be stressed. Prerequisites One of: C in English 12 C in English 12 Camosun Alternative And one of: C in Anatomy & Physiology 12 C in Anatomy & Physiology 12 Camosun Alternative And one of: C in Chemistry 11 C in Chemistry 11 Camosun Alternative