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    Apr 20, 2024  
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJU 4441 - Violence and the South



    Explores whether there is a relationship between the South and violence and examines different explanations for southern violence. Examines contemporary and historical studies about violence, including racial violence, homicide, violence against women, and violence in the criminal justice system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: (SOCI1101 >= D or SOC101 >= D) or (CRJU1103 >= D or CJ1103 >= D or CJ103 >= D)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: No


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  • CRJU 4950 - Selected Topics



    A variable content course. Either as a faculty initiated course which allows students the opportunity to enroll in specifically titled courses, or as a student initiated directed study. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; 6 hours of advanced sociology or criminal justice: permission of instructor; and contractual agreement with department chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99

    Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester


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  • CRJU 4960 - Undergraduate Internship



    A service-learning experience based in an institution/agency, emphasizing the completion of specific tasks and the acquisition of specific knowledge, skills, and values under the supervision of the university, the academic supervisor, and the cooperating institution/agency. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2


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  • CRJU 4990 - Undergraduate Research



    Independent research on a topic of student choice selected in consultation with an instructor, who will supervise the research. The student must submit a contract proposal for the research project prior to enrolling in the course. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing; 12 hours of advanced criminal justice courses; and contractual agreement with department chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 98

    Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester


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  • CRJU 6430 - Social Deviance



    The purpose of this course is to provide a sociological analysis of “deviance” with an emphasis on the social construction of deviance and deviant behavior. The course explores major theoretical explanations for understanding and defining who and what gets defined as deviant and under what circumstances as well as the social organization of deviance. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • CRJU 6432 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice



    This course uses an integrated approach to examine how theories of delinquency causation influence public policy responses. The course focuses on juvenile justice as a legal system, examines motives for the development of the juvenile court system, and analyzes the organization and processes of the contemporary juvenile court and correctional system. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • CRJU 6436 - Intimate Partner Violence



    This course uses a criminological and sociological perspective to understand the criminal justice system’s response to intimate partner abuse and violence. The development of the field of victimology and the response of social service agencies to these issues is also explored, especially with regard to how victim service agencies intersect with the ciminal justice system. Prerequsite(s): Permission of MPA Director.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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Dental Anatomy

  
  • DANA 5001 - General and Oral Microanatomy



    This course provides lectures, laboratory sessions and clinical correlations on the cytology and histology of the cells, tissues and organs of the human body. The cells, tissues and organs of the body are studied at the ultra structural and light microscopic levels. The histology of the primary tissues is presented, and then these tissues are used to build the various organs and organ systems of the body. Particular emphasis is placed on the cephalic portion of the gastrointestinal system where the histology of oral and perioral structures are correlated with clinical dental problems. In addition, the processes of tooth development, eruption and exfoliation are covered in detail.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DANA 5002 - Applied Head and Neck Anatomy



    Lectures correlate the anatomical information learned in the laboratory to clinical problems, and also tie the regional approach of laboratory anatomy to systemic physiological anatomy. Students dissect the head region and the superficial and deep structures of the neck region. Models and movies of prosected material supplement dissection.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DANA 5003 - Neuroscience



    This course presents the basic structure and function of the nervous system through lectures and laboratories. Case studies are used to correlate basic science information with clinical neuropathies of dental interest.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DANA 5004 - Systemic Anatomy



    This course emphasizes the anatomical organization of axilla, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities. Dissection, models and movies of prosected material are used to study the human body on a systemic basis. Clinical correlations are emphasized. Clinical correlations to subjects such as radiographic interpretation, physical examination and spread of dental infection to thoracic mediastinum are emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Dental Biochemistry

  
  • DBIO 5001 - Biochemical Basis of Oral Health and Disease



    Biochemical concepts and information essential to understanding the chemistry of the living cell are presented. Correlations between biochemistry and dental clinical sciences are emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 6

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DBIO 5002 - Molecular Biology and Craniofacial Development



    Topics include regulatory mechanisms and pathways involved in the flow of genetic information required for normal tissue development and homeostasis. Special emphasis is given to development of the teeth, periodontium and other oral structures. Processes of gametogenesis and early embryo genesis with emphasis on craniofacial development also are presented.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DBIO 5003 - Nutrition



    In this course various aspects of nutritional counseling with patients are addressed. Major nutritional problems encountered in the clinical practice of dentistry are discussed.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Dental Clerkship

  
  • DCKL 5901 - Clerkship



    Students participate in community health projects, screening clinics, health fairs, and represent the university at meetings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Continuing Progress Courses, Audit

    Credit Hours: 0 TO 1
    Other Contact Hours: 1

    Program Restrictions: DMD_DENT-Dentistry


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  • DCKL 5902 - Clerkship



    Students participate in community health projects, screening clinics, health fairs, and represent the university at meetings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Continuing Progress Courses

    Prerequisites: DCKL5901

    Credit Hours: 0 TO 1
    Program Restrictions: DMD_DENT-Dentistry


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  • DCKL 5903 - Clerkship



    Students participate in community health projects, screening clinics, health fairs, and represent the university at meetings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Continuing Progress Courses

    Prerequisites: DCKL5901 and DCKL5902

    Credit Hours: 0 TO 1
    Program Restrictions: DMD_DENT-Dentistry


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  • DCKL 5904 - Clerkship



    Students participate in community health projects, screening clinics, health fairs, and represent the university at meetings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Continuing Progress Courses, Audit

    Prerequisites: DCKL5901 and DCKL5902 and DCKL5903

    Credit Hours: 2 TO 12
    Program Restrictions: DMD_DENT-Dentistry


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  • DCLK 5901 - Clerkship



    This course will provide first-year dental students the opportunity to serve the oral health needs of the local community and the state. Students will be expected to accrue 20 hours of public service by participation in the Augusta Barnyard Flea Market screening clinic; Health Fairs; Children’s Dental Health Month presentations; dental mission trips; GDA Student Law Day, Boys and Girls Club activities, representing the university at dental or research meetings, and by service in leadership roles on school or campus committees or organizations such as ASDA, SNDA, ADEA and other approved service organizations.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Continuing Progress Courses, Audit

    Credit Hours: 0 TO 4
    Other Contact Hours: 8

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Dental Hygiene

  
  • DHYG 3100 - Introduction to Clinic I



    Fundamentals of infection control, patient assessment, and periodontal instrumentation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 8

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3105 - Theory and Practice I



    Concepts, principles, and skills essential for comprehensive patient assessment and education.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 8

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3110 - Dental Anatomy



    Primary and permanent dentition, root morphology, function, anomalies, and comparative anatomy.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3115 - Applied Head and Neck Anatomy



    Gross anatomy of head and neck, oral tissues, embryological development.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3120 - Introduction to Clinic II



    An introduction to patient care, power instrumentation, and dental sealants.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3125 - Theory and Practice II



    Dental hygiene care for special populations including medically compromised patients.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3130 - Dental Radiology



    Radion physics, biology, infection control, radiograph exposure and processing.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3135 - Dental Microbiology



    Microbiology of living cells and pathogenesis of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3140 - Periodontics Seminar



    Study of the periodontium and clinical presentation of periodontal disease and treatment options.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3150 - Dental Materials



    Scientific principles of dental materials.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3200 - Patient Care I



    Clinical application of the dental hygiene process of care.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 12

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3205 - Theory and Practice III



    Concepts, principles, and skills essential for rendering comprehensive dental hygiene care.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3220 - Dental Specialty Clinics I



    Dental hygiene field experience at various dental specialty clinics.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 81

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3225 - Dental Materials Lab



    Manipulation and use of selected dental materials.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3228 - Community Health and Research Design



    Public health dentistry, epidemiology, program planning; research design, critique, decision-making.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3230 - Patient Care II



    Clinical application of the dental hygiene process of care.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 12

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3235 - Theory and Practice IV



    Concepts, principles, and skills essential for rendering comprehensive dental hygiene care.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3240 - Pharmacology



    Drugs used to treat diseases and disorders with emphasis on those used in dentistry.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3245 - Radiology Technique I



    Experiences in basic dental intraoral radiographic technique, error recognition/correction, and interpretation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3250 - Pathology



    Principles and mechanisms of disease with emphasis on clinical aspects of oral disease.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3255 - Dental Specialty Clinic II



    Expanded opportunities to observe, assist, and provide care to patients in various specialty clinics.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3260 - Patient Care III



    Clinical application of the dental hygiene process of care towards completion of prgram requirements.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 12

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3270 - Radiology Technique II



    Advanced radiographic technique, error recognition/correction, and interpretation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3280 - Practice Management and Ethics



    Dental practice management with focus on ethical and legal issues.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3285 - Dental Hygiene Practicum



    Clinical dental hygiene field experience in a dental private practice setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 3301 - Patient Care IV



    This course is a continuation of patient care experiences in dental hygiene clinics. Upon completion, the student clinician will be knowledgeable in both basic and advanced patient care procedures. The student will be able to assess each patient’s oral health status, develop thorough problem lists and dental hygiene care plans based on this assessment, and then provide comprehensive dental hygiene patient care. Students will gain experience, confidence, and enhance clinical judgment skills.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: DHYG3230 >= I

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 4041 - Dental Hygiene Case Management



    In professional practice, registered dental hygienists encounter several patient management issues. This course will allow dental hygienists to think more critically about the components involved in developing advanced care plans. Clinicians will synthesize prior knowledge of the dental hygiene process of care to address issues such as patient education, prescribed care, and insurance-based care as they relate to advanced care plans. Learning activities will include case presentation of involved dental hygiene care plans.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Major Restrictions: Dental Hygiene Completion Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 4042 - Dental Informatics



    Dental informatics explores how technology has changed how information is obtained, reviews coding/current dental terminology, digital processing, electronic health records, dental software, and current diagnostic testing.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Major Restrictions: Dental Hygiene Completion Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 4043 - Public Health and Workforce Issues



    This course will include an investigation of new healthcare reform affecting dentistry, access to care issues, alternative careers for dental hygienists, current and proposed workforce models, impact of state rules and laws on dental hygiene practice, interprofessional involvement in providing dental care, and other ethics/professional matters.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Major Restrictions: Dental Hygiene Completion Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 4044 - Assessment of Recognized Dental Specialties



    Traditionally, registered dental hygienists are employed in general dentistry practice settings. This course is designed to allow the exploration of other unique specialty areas. A specialty is an area of dentistry that has been formally recognized by the American Dental Association as meeting the specified Requirements for Recognition of Dental Specialties. The responsibilities of the different areas of specialization, the requirements and other information can be found here in Dental Specialties. Currently there are nine dental specialties recognized by the ADA: Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxiollofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Major Restrictions: Dental Hygiene Completion Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 4045 - Current Issues in Periodontics



    An exploration of current concepts in periodontics for the dental hygienist that includes in-depth review of the literature, overview of landmark studies that have shaped the current practice of periodontics, oral-systemic connections, non-surgical hand and power instrumentation update, and pain management modalities.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Major Restrictions: Dental Hygiene Completion Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 4046 - Survey of Dental Sciences



    An examination of essential aspects of dental sciences directly related to dental hygiene care including dental anatomy/occlusion, radiation biology, radiologic diagnosis, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, and dental materials.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Major Restrictions: Dental Hygiene Completion Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene


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  • DHYG 7000 - Current Concepts in Periodontics



    An exploration of current concepts in periodontics for the dental hygienist.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MS_AHSC-Allied Health


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  • DHYG 7010 - Survey of the Dental Sciences



    Overview of pertinent dental sciences that are essential for the future dental hygiene educator.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences


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  • DHYG 7020 - Teaching Methodology



    Development of the teaching qualities required to become an educator and leader in dental hygiene.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4

    Repeat Status: No


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  • DHYG 7030 - Teaching Practicum



    Practical experience providing instruction to dental hygiene students in didactic, clinical and laboratory.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 10

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MS_AHSC-Allied Health


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  • DHYG 7040 - Leadership, Organization, and Administration



    Preparation to implement the roles of a dental hygiene program director/coordinator.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences


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  • DHYG 7050 - Dental Hygiene Internship



    Field based teaching, administrative, and service experience in an educational or alternative setting.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 10

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences


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Dental Materials

  
  • DMAT 5001 - Dental Materials



    This course is specifically designed to acquaint the third year student dentist with characteristic properties of polymers, ceramics and metals as they relate to the science of Materials Engineering. It is the specific goal of this course to relate these material concepts to their clinical applications, providing the student with the ability to discern differences between materials failure and technique problems, as well as to provide a basis for rational selection of restorative dental materials.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DMAT 5601 - Dental Materials



    This course is specifically designed to acquaint the third year student dentist with characteristic properties of polymers, ceramics and metals as they relate to the science of Materials Engineering. It is the specific goal of this course to relate these material concepts to their clinical applications, providing the student with the ability to discern differences between materials failure and technique problems, as well as to provide a basis for rational selection of restorative dental materials.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Dental Microbiology

  
  • DMIC 5001 - Oral Microbiology and Infectious Disease I



    This course presents lectures on microbiology and immunology, including microbial physiology, metabolism, genetics and mechanisms of pathogenesis and basic principles of immunology and immunological responses.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DMIC 5002 - Oral Microbiology and Infectious Disease II



    Pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnosis of bacterial, viral, rickettsial, and mycotic infections, particularly those that present with oral manifestations are presented in this course.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DMIC 5003 - Cariology



    The course presents an integrated study of the multi-factorial aspects of dental caries, including theories of caries etiology, epidemiology, molecular pathology, microbiolgical and biochemical composition of dental plaque, host and nutritional influences on pathogenicity. Approaches to caries prevention including immunization, fluoridation, antimicrobial agents and sugar substitutes are discussed.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Dental Pathology

  
  • DPAT 5001 - Applied Pathology for Dentistry



    This course includes lectures and clinico-pathological conferences on the basic principles of disease, relevant histopathology and the underlying mechanism at the cellular and sub cellular level. The topics include cell pathology, inflammatory process, hemodynamic disturbances, genetic and metabolic disorders and neoplasia. In addition, pathology of the systemic organs is also covered.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DPAT 5002 - Clinical Pathology Conferences



    This course is comprised of clinico-pathologic conferences encompassing differential diagnosis of systemic diseases. These conferences include “case studies” of diseases with emphasis on pathogenesis relative to clinical manifestations with implications for patient management during treatment of oral disease. Fundamentally, this course is conducted in a problem-solving format.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DPAT 5003 - Oral Pathology



    This course examines the etiology and pathogenesis of oral and paraoral diseases in basic oral & maxillofacial pathology. The subject matter includes an introduction and biopsy techniques, developmental defects and anomalies, abnormalities of teeth, pupal/periapical diseases, periodontal diseases, bacterial infections, fungal and protozoal diseases, viral infections, physical and chemical injuries, allergies and immunologic diseases, oral cancer and epithelial pathology, and salivary gland pathology. The course is conducted via lectures coupled with clinico-pathology conferences which emphasize the development of a differential diagnosis and establishment of a final diagnosis.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DPAT 5004 - Oral Pathology Board Review



    This course is comprised of lectures and clinico-pathologic conferences, which primarily emphasize the diagnosis and management of malignant and benign lesions of the oral/perioral regions. Clinico-pathologic conferences are integrated for establishment of a differential diagnosis of lesions in the oral/perioral region as well as oral manifestations of systemic neoplasms.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DPAT 5602 - Clinical Pathology Conferences



    This course is comprised of clinico-pathologic conferences encompassing differential diagnosis of systemic diseases. These conferences include “case studies” of diseases with emphasis on pathogenesis relative to clinical manifestations with implications for patient management during treatment of oral disease. Fundamentally, this course is conducted in a problem-solving format.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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  • DPAT 5603 - Oral Pathology



    This course examines the etiology and pathogenesis of oral and paraoral diseases in basic oral & maxillofacial pathology. The subject matter includes an introduction and biopsy techniques, developmental defects and anomalies, abnormalities of teeth, pupal/periapical diseases, periodontal diseases, bacterial infections, fungal and protozoal diseases, viral infections, physical and chemical injuries, allergies and immunologic diseases, oral cancer and epithelial pathology, and salivary gland pathology. The course is conducted via lectures coupled with clinico-pathology conferences which emphasize the development of a differential diagnosis and establishment of a final diagnosis.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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  • DPAT 5604 - Clinical Oncology



    This course is comprised of lectures and clinico-pathologic conferences, which primarily emphasize the diagnosis and management of malignant and benign lesions of the oral/perioral regions. Clinico-pathologic conferences are integrated for establishment of a differential diagnosis of lesions in the oral/perioral region as well as oral manifestations of systemic neoplasms.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Dental Physiology

  
  • DPHY 5001 - Physiological Foundation for Dental Practice I



    This is the first of two courses designed to present Physiology to dental students with a special emphasis placed on concepts and principles specifically related to dental practice. While this course provides dental students with an integrated knowledge of the functional systems of the human body, it also covers specific topics unique to dental practice such as: stress on the heart due to dental treatment; the relationship between diet and oral health; and the positive and negative aspects of fluoride use on the body.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DPHY 5002 - Physiological Foundation for Dental Practice II



    This is the second of two courses designed to present Physiology to dental students with a special emphasis placed on concepts and principles specifically related to dental practice. While this course provides dental students with an integrated knowledge of the functional systems of the human body, it also covers specific topics unique to dental practice such as: N2O sedation in dentistry; the diabetic patient; pregnancy gingivitis; and the relationship between calcium homeostasis and alveolar bone loss.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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Dental Radiology

  
  
  • RADD 5002 - Dental Radiologic Interpretation



    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • RADD 5602 - Dental Radiologic Interpretation



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Dental Resident Clinical Core

  
  • CLCR 8001 - Physical Diagnosis



    This course provides basic information for the resident with limited prior experience in physical examination of the human body other than the oral cavity. Information presented is limited to components of physical examination important in the workup of a patient for a dental procedure to be performed under sedation or general anesthesia. It is assumed that, through training in the PGY 1 year, the resident has experience in interviewing a patient, taking a health history, and a thorough understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8004 - Research Design and Statistics



    The primary objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of basic concepts and methods of statistical inference in the biomedical health sciences. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to understand, interpret and critique the results of application of these statistical techniques as found in the health sciences literature. The overall objective of this course is to instill in students a practical understanding of and appreciation for the role of statistics in the biomedical health sciences.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8006 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology



    The major objectives of this course are to provide the student with an advanced course in oral and maxillofacial radiology. Oral and maxillofacial radiology interrelates with all clinical disciplines of dentistry with the exact nature of the relationship varying from one discipline to another. These relationships include a diagnostic role in identifying or confirming the presence of an abnormality; a treatment planning role such as determining the extent of a condition; being an integral part of a clinical technique in another discipline; and acting as a tool to monitor the progress of healing, the recurrence of previously treated disease, and the evaluation of the status of previous conditions.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8008 - Interdisciplinary Seminars: Esthetics and Function



    This seminar course will review common orthodontic techniques utilizing fixed and removable appliances that will support a multidisciplinary treatment plan. This course will highlight the importance of an accurate and timely orthodontic diagnosis emphasizing a team approach in developing a patient’s comprehensive treatment plan to maximize the patient’s esthetic and functional goals. This seminar will provide an overview of orthodontic treatment philosophy and biomechanics.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8010 - Practice Management



    CLCR 8010 is a course in practice management for the graduate student. It is a focused study on various aspects relating to their setting up and operating a successful dental practice. It is broad based in that the selected topics must appeal to all specialties represented. An in-depth two hour seminar for each subject is presented to the residents by experts in the respective areas of business.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8011 - Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)



    In this course the student completes a Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider course according to the standards established by the American Heart Association.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8014 - Dental Implantology



    This is a curse designed to introduce the resident to the theoretical principles, designs and materials used in osseointegrated implant prosthodontics.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8016 - Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies



    This seminar is an overview of normal and abnormal facial development and speech. A multidiscipline approach to the recognition, and the treatment of many aspects of patients with cleft palate will be presented.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Residents


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  • CLCR 8020 - Ethics and Professionalism in Dental Practice



    This web-based, self-paced course is designed to prepare advanced dental education students for the ethical challenges that they will encounter in the practice of dentistry and to encourage students to recognize and follow the high ethical standards required by the profession of dentistry. This course is designed to improve awareness of ethical and professional responsibility, promote ethical conduct and professionalism in dentistry, advance dialogue in ethical issues, and stimulate reflection on common ethical problems in dental practice.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Other Contact Hours: 12

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Residents Level Restrictions: Post Professional


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Dermatology

  
  • DERM 5001 - Dermatology Externship



    One month clerkship experience on the Dermatology service. Students will see inpatients and outpatients at the MCG Hospital and Clinics and also outpatients at Dermatology clinics at Fort Gordon and VA Hospitals. Students participate in Dermatopathology Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Basic Science Seminars. Supervision will be provided by the full time staff and clinical faculty of the Section of Dermatology and the Dermatology house staff.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40

    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • DERM 5002 - Dermatology Off Campus Externship



    Prerequisite: MED 5001 Off campus electives may be arranged, with prior approval of the faculty.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Other Contact Hours: 40

    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 2

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • DERM 5003 - Advanced Dermatology



    Prerequisites: MED 5001 This elective is for students who plan to enter into dermatology residency training.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40

    Repeat Limit: 0

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • DERM 5004 - Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology



    Prerequisites: MED 5001 A one month clerkship experience in dermatologic surgery clinics (including Mohs Micrographis Surgery and Laser Surgery). A set of required reading in cutaneous oncology will be provided. Students will participate in all dermatology teaching conferences. The student will gain histologic experience in cutaneous tumors through participating in the Mohs surgery clinics. Supervision will be provided by our Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Christopher Peterson.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Repeat Limit: 0

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • RDER 5000 - Dermatology



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 27
    Lecture Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Residents Major Restrictions: Internal Medicine Residency, Medicine Residency


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Diagnosis and Treatment of Tem

  
  • TMDT 5001 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders



    Diagnosis and treatment concepts of Temporomandibular Disorders will be presented.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • TMDT 5601 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders



    Diagnosis and treatment concepts of Temporomandibular Disorders will be presented.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

  
  • DXTP 5001 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning



    DXTP is a continuation of ODOM 5001 with a focus on the dentition, primarily identifying caries and identifying and charting existing dental restorations, conditions, and dental pathosis in AxiUm. Determining caries risk using a formal assessment tool and interview process and developing individualized caries prevention plans will be a major focus. In addition, diagnosing the patient in pain and determining viability of existing restorations will be introduced. All topics will be explored using a case-based format. Successful completion of this course is a pre-requisite for enrollment in TXP the following semester.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: ODOM5001

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: DMD_DENT-Dentistry


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  • DXTP 5901 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Clinic



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 0 TO 1
    Other Contact Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    Program Restrictions: DMD_DENT-Dentistry


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Dietetic Internship

  
  • DINT 5100 - Dietetic Internship I



    Supervised dietetic internship with affiliated institutions offering specialty rotations in various areas of dietetics, including nutrition support, diabetes, wellness, and food service management for the achievement of skills development for entry-level practice in dietetics.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No


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  • DINT 5200 - Dietetic Internship II



    Supervised dietetic internship with affiliated institutions offering specialty rotations in various areas of dietetics, including nutrition support, diabetes, pediatrics, wellness, and food service management for the achievement of skills development for entry-level practice in dietetics.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: DINT5100

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Repeat Status: No


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Diversity and Dentistry

  
  • DIVD 5001 - Diversity Issues and Language Skills for Dentistry



    This is a lecture course which reviews opportunities in the profession of dentistry with emphasis on private practice, public health and opportunities in rural areas. This course also provides epidemiologic information on dentistry in Georgia as well as some training in cultural sensitivity.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • DIVD 5601 - Diversity Issues and Language Skills for Dentistry



    This is a lecture course which reviews opportunities in the profession of dentistry with emphasis on private practice, public health and opportunities in rural areas. This course also provides epidemiologic information on dentistry in Georgia as well as some training in cultural sensitivity.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 1

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Early Childhood

  
  • ECED 3151 - Early Childhood Curriculum



    Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of theory and practices necessary to plan and implement curriculum for individual children and groups; to systematically develop and conduct assessments of individual children; and to engage in reflection about their practices. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Early Childhood Education


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  • ECED 3161 - Classroom Management for Learning



    Management and Family Involvement fosters the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for the effective management of productive learning environments. Issues such as management of students’ behavior, classroom procedures, and classroom organization, situated within and related to the larger framework of successful planning and conduct of instruction, are addressed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No

    Major Restrictions: Early Childhood Education


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  • ECED 3212 - Literacy I: Basic Literacy for Early Childhood Education



    This course is designed to help beginning early childhood teachers learn how to teach reading, writing, oral language development, and listening in their classrooms. It will focus on the best practice supported by research in these fields and will emphasize how the teacher can set up a classroom that fosters literacy learning for students aged 5-12. Prerequisite(s): Courses in Block I.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: ECED3161 >= C and ECED3151 >= C and ECED3252 >= C

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No


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  • ECED 3231 - Early Childhood Science Education



    This course will engage prospective teachers in active learning that will address issues, events, problems, and process skills in science in grades Pre-K through 5. The students will be expected to integrate knowledge of science, learning, and pedagogy and apply that knowledge to science teaching. Prerequisite(s): Courses in Block I.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: ECED3161 >= C and ECED3151 >= C and ECED3252 >= C

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Repeat Status: No


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