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DEN 205 - Periodontology A study of Periodontology as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis on classification of periodontal disease, assessment, Phase I Therapy, maintenance and fundamentals of periodontal surgery.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology, CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
Prior or Concurrent: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology
Credits: 2 Hours 2 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
- Explain the models for periodontal disease and the associated local and systemic risk factors.
- Prepare a matrix on the Classification of Periodontal Disease using the etiology associated microbes, oral manifestations and extraordinary treatment.
- Explain the assessment mechanisms for periodontal disease including: medical history, BOP, CAL, PD, MGI, severity, extent, and radiograph findings.
- Prepare treatment plans for gingivitis, slight, moderate, and severe chronic periodontitis using evidence-based approach.
- Explain the mechanical methods utilized in non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Explain the parameters of chemical agents utilized in periodontal pharmacology.
- Prepare a matrix which reports the type of interdental aid used to maintain different types of embrasures.
- Explain the different types of periodontal surgery and their purpose for repair and regeneration.
- Explain the parameters of dental implants.
- Explain and apply the guidelines for periodontal maintenance for both gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.
- Explain the controlling factors in the epidemiology of gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.
Intended Learning Outcome:
The outcome of this course is to enable students to identify periodontal disease using both scientific and clinical determinants. This will result in selecting the best treatment modalities and preventive measures.
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DEN 206 - Dental Pharmacology Pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. Emphasis is on drugs commonly used in dentistry and correct methods for their use. Also covers the major drug classes and their uses.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology, CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
Corequisites: Prior or Concurrent: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology
Credits: 2 Hours 2 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define and use the vocabulary and terminology associated with dental pharmacology.
- Use reference books to learn about unfamiliar drugs.
- List the major classes of drugs and their actions and uses.
- Describe and demonstrate the basic components of writing prescriptions.
- List and describe drugs commonly used in dentistry, particularly local anesthetics.
Intended Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, the student will be able to define the basic principles of pharmacology, list the different classifications of drugs and describe how they relate to dentistry.
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DEN 209 - Dental Nutrition Basic nutrition principles, including metabolism, functions, sources, and conditions resulting from excessive or inadequate intake of each nutrient. Study of diet planning, dietary guidelines, weight control, and current nutrition topics and controversies. Special emphasis on the relation of nutrition to the oral cavity, interviewing, nutritional counseling, computer aided dietary analysis, and its practice in the dental office.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology, CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
Corequisites: Prior or Concurrent: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology
Credits: 2 Hours 2 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define/discuss basic terms/concepts related to nutrition.
- Explain the functions, sources and conditions resulting from excessive or inadequate intake of various nutrients.
- Discuss current nutrition controversies.
- Apply nutrition concepts to personal nutrition.
- Discuss the relationship between nutrition and the oral environment.
- Apply nutrition concepts to clinical dental hygiene practice (nutrition counseling).
- Make portfolio of current topics in Nutrition Upon.
Intended Learning Outcome:
The student will be proficient in the basics of Nutrition and its relationship to oral health. In addition, the student will provide Nutrition Counseling to a periodontally involved patient as part of the dental hygiene process of care.
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DEN 213 - Community Dental Health (WE) A study of the principles of community health and fundamentals of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of public health care with emphasis on community dental health. Laboratory experience emphasizes reading scientific literature, statistics, community health education, and partnerships with community health agencies. Emphasis is placed on service learning. This course is designated as a writing emphasis course (WE).
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV, DEN 214 Current Topics in Dental Hygiene, SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology, ENG 220 Communicating About Ideas and Values
Credits: 2 Hours 1 Lecture Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Note This course is designated as a writing emphasis course.
Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain basic principles of public health and community dental health.
- Explain fundamentals of public health including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health care.
- Read and reflect upon evidence-based, scientific literature and statistics.
- Provide successful community health education.
- Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as graphs and tables.
- Represent mathematical information using symbols and numerals, expressed verbally and visually.
- Use quantitative methods of biostatistics to problem solve.
- Use a multi-stage writing process to write effectively using tools and/or appropriate to their discipline.
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DEN 214 - Current Topics in Dental Hygiene Review of current topics relevant to the contemporary practice of dental hygiene, including dental specialties, risk management and the hygienist’s role in the care of special patients. Emphasis is on case-based learning and patient case presentation derived from the student’s clinical experience.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition, PSY 110 General Psychology
Corequisites: Prior or Concurrent: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV, DEN 213W Community Dental Health, SOC 110 Introduction to General Sociology, ENG 220 Communicating About Ideas and Values
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of the dental hygienist as a caregiver for patients with special needs.
- Describe those physical conditions that may necessitate treatment alterations and understand the evidence-based rational for those treatment modalities.
- Describe the Americans With Disabilities Act and the role it plays in advocating accessibility for patients with special needs.
- Apply the concepts of evidence-based care to patient assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation of all patients.
- Apply these concepts of evidence-based care to the investigation and evaluation of case studies in preparation for the National Board Examination as well as the student’s individual Case-Based Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Project.
- Describe and apply the concepts of risk management as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene.
- Describe the various types of oral piercings and explain the risks associated with each type of piercing procedure.
- Enrichment of Cultural Diversity through interaction with the BCC International Student Organization.
- Share clinical patient experiences through classroom discussion by investigating numerous case studies in dental hygiene.
Intended Learning Outcome:
This capstone course covers a variety of current issues relating to dental hygiene practice. The course encompasses dental hygiene care for patients with special needs; case-based presentations utilizing computerized dental technology as well as additional topics relating to the practice of dental hygiene. The patients with special needs topics include areas not covered thus far in the curriculum. This course has been designed to provide the student with the additional knowledge necessary to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to their diverse pool of patients.
In addition, the case-based learning component continues to prepare the student for evidence-based contemporary dental hygiene practice. Participation in a mock-board simulation is also included.
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ECE 120 - Curriculum Development This course concentrates on developing curriculum for young children (infants through eight years old). Methods and materials for planning developmentally appropriate activities will be explored. Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology, health and safety topics will be addressed. Students will create and practice lessons in local early childhood settings. Other course topics include: creating anti-bias environments; the mechanics of lesson planning; positive child guidance; differentiated instruction; assessment and; the value of self-reflection for professional growth. Sixty hours of field, and additional service learning experiences are required. ECE 120 is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors and is part of a sequence that may benefit students transferring into Early Childhood or Early Childhood / Childhood bachelor programs.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe child development and learning theories relevant to young children and how they relate to childrens’ development and learning via class discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
- Recognize the ecological relationships that exist between family, community and curriculum as they relate to childrens’ development and learning via class discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
- Utilize observation and evaluation as a basis for developmentally appropriate curriculum via class activities, field experiences and written assignments.
- Select developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching young children via class discussions, field experiences and lesson plan assignments.
- Facilitate knowledge acquisition and dispositions for learning in all content areas (literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, the arts, health and technology) via class activities, field experiences and written assignments.
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ECE 200 - Field Experience I This course is a seminar focused on guiding students in their role as practicing teachers in early childhood settings (infant through four years old). Topics will include the students’ weekly teaching experiences and current issues in early childhood education. Students will teach in an assigned classroom under the supervision of a qualified educator for 8-10 hours per week over the course of the semester for a minimum of 96 hours total. Students will also be observed by the seminar instructor. Field and service learning experiences are required. A.A.S. Degree students taking their second semester of Field Experience will be required to assume all lead teacher responsibilities successfully for one day. The seminar instructor and sponsor teacher will evaluate each student’s effectiveness. ECE 200 is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education, ECE 120 Curriculum Development
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in a supervised field experience via seminar discussion, field experience and written assignments.
- Act ethically and practice professionalism in the supervised field experience.
- Communicate in writing the rationale for developmentally appropriate practice.
- Identify and explore current issues in early childhood education and their impact on children, families and society via seminar discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
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ECE 255 - Special Topics in ECE This course is based on the particular needs of early childhood students and/or community. A forum will be provided for early childhood professionals to share their unique knowledge and skills with students. Recent topics have included: Infant and Toddler Language and Literacy Development and; Autism. Other topics are: Sensory Integration Dysfunction; Gifted Children; Gender Issues in Early Childhood Education; Health and Safety in Early Childhood Settings as well as; Anti-Bias and Multicultural Education.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education or permission of the department chair
Credits: (1-3) Hours 1-3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define core concepts in the identified content area via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Discuss the relevance of the special topic to the field of early childhood education via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the specified content area via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Differentiate the significance of the special topic in teaching young children via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Create a project that applies the special topic to an early childhood setting.
- Critique contrasting perspectives on the special topic via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
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EET 150 - Electronic Devices and Laboratory This is a first course in Electronics, with an introduction to semi-conductor physics and the active devices fundamental to the field. Diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors, thyristors, and optoelectronic devices are studied. Amplifiers and other representative circuits based on these building blocks are analyzed and designed using traditional and computer based methods. Frequency response characteristics and Bode plots of amplifiers are analyzed.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: EET 121 DC & AC Circuits and Laboratory, MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe semiconductor physics and explain various semiconductor devices and their operation in essential electronic circuits.
- Use simulation software to test, analyze and understand electronic devices and circuits.
- Hardwire and troubleshoot electronic circuits in the laboratory; use test equipment to take measurements, analyze data and produce coherent lab reports.
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EET 270 - Control Systems & Robotics and Laboratory Incorporated with this course are the theory, operation, design and implementation of open and closed loop control systems, including mathematical modeling and stability analysis. Theory and application of both analog and digital controls are introduced. Robotic applications and programming are integrated with this course. Process control techniques with additional Programmable Logic Controller programming are included.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: EET 247W Energy Conversions & Automation and Laboratory, EET 260 Digital Electronics
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Be exposed to simulation software such s MATLAB and Simulink.
- Understand control system block diagrams and be able to reduce to a single block.
- Determine characteristic equations for second order systems.
- Understand first, second, and multiple order control systems.
- Determine if a control system is stable.
- Understand concepts of frequency response and Bode plots.
- Understand effects of nonlinearities.
- Understand the concepts of digital control and robotics.
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EET 299 - Independent Study The student undertakes an independent project in his/her specialty under the guidance of a faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester. Consideration may be given a project involving a job-related assignment.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: Department chairperson approval
Credits: (1-4) Note Any independent study project is based on instructor availability.
Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently to achieve a goal.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.
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EGR 285 - Electrical Circuits Comprehensive overview of electrical circuits. Course covers units and definitions of charge, current, voltage, power, and energy. Other topics covered within the course include: Ohm’s Law, active and passive elements, independent and dependent sources, resistance, Kirchhoff’s Laws, network reduction, nodal and mesh analysis techniques, source transformation, superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, maximum power transfer and capacitance and inductance. Students will solve the natural, forced, and complete response of switched first order (RL, RC) and second order (RLC) circuits using differential equations. The course also covers the analysis of AC sinusoidal steady state, including AC sinusoidal steady state power, computer aided circuit analysis and ideal and practical operational amplifier circuits.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: MAT 182 Calculus II
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of circuit theorems (Ohm’s law, KVL, KCL, current divider, voltage divider, superposition, source transformation, Thevenin equivalent, Norton equivalent and network reduction) by solving circuits that contain resistors, independent sources and dependent sources.
- Solve for the complete response of first and second order circuits where the sources are constants, exponentials or sinusoids using differential equations.
- Solve for the sinusoidal steady-state solution, determine the average power of circuit elements and power factor of circuits with sinusoidal sources.
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EGR 289 - Microprocessors An introduction to microprocessors including: digital logic, machine and assembly and C language programming, serial and parallel input/output, A/D, and interrupts. Hardware interfacing including switches, potentiometers, lights, motors (DC, stepper, servo), transistors and sensors (temperature, light, magnetic, etc). networking (SPI, CAN). Students will design and build a project involving these topics.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: EGR 151 Engineering Design II
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Write assembly and C code for a microprocessor in order to accomplish various tasks.
- Design, build, and debug circuits that interface with the microprocessor including devices such as GPS sensors, LCD screens, temperature sensors, distance sensors, and motors.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of serial data (SPI, i2C, RS232), A/D, interrupts, PWM, Timers.
- Have a basic working knowledge of electrical current, voltage, power, logic gates.
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ENG 220 - Communicating About Ideas and Values A seminar in critical thinking, designed as a capstone for students finishing their time at the college. Readings will range from ancient to contemporary sources. Topics chosen by individual instructors. Coursework will address major academic questions, including, but not limited to, identity, knowledge, authenticity, origins, consciousness, memory, the limits of language, and the legitimacy of institutions. Students will situate their own thinking within the set of contexts laid out within the course. Oral and written assignments will be required.
Completion of 30 college credits is recommended before registering for ENG 220. Per the program requirements, LAAA students should have also completed ENG 111 College Writing II.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ENG 110 College Writing I. Refer to the Course Description for further guidance.
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Clearly articulate an issue or problem.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work.
- Acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias.
- Develop well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgements and/or draw conclusions.
- Create projects that reflect interdisciplinary synthesis and metacognition.
- Demonstrate coherent college-level communication (oral) that informs, persuades, or otherwise engages with an audience.
- Demonstrate the ability to revise and improve (oral) communication.
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ENG 299 - Independent Study: English An individual student project concerned with advanced work in a specific area of language or literature. Conducted under the direction of a faculty member, independent study is concerned with material beyond the scope and depth of the ordinary course.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: One semester of college level work including ENG 110 College Writing I
Credits: 3
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ENV 212 - Ecology (WE) An introduction to basic principles of ecology, including ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, major terrestrial and aquatic biomes, population and community ecology. Labs have an emphasis on those ecosystems found in the N.E. U.S. Field studies will emphasize the use of the scientific method and approaches used by ecologists in the field. This course is designated as a writing emphasis course (WE).
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: BIO 117 Principles of Biology I
Corequisite: ENV 212L Ecology Laboratory
Credits: 4 Cross-listed BIO 212 Hours 3 Lecture Hours; 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of ecology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of ecosystems.
- Analyze and discuss current scientific literature.
- Apply basic ecological principles to explain the interactions of organisms with their environment and with each other.
- Apply basic ecological principles in planning and conducting field and laboratory studies.
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