DHYG 127 Histology and Embryology

2 credits

In this course students broaden their focus of the health-disease continuum through the study of histology and embryology. Students study human development from conception to birth, with emphasis on structures of the head and neck.

Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119.

Corequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 127, DHYG 137, DHYG 139.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the steps in prenatal development of the face, neck, and orofacial structures
Explain the processes of tooth development and eruption
List and describe the components of the cell and tissues
Identify and describe components of the oral mucosa and gingival and dentogingival tissues
Describe the steps in the development of enamel, dentin, pulp and the periodontium