DHYG 325 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 248, DHYG 252, DHYG 253, DHYG 254, and DHYG 256

Corequisites: DHYG 321, DHYG 322, DHYG 323, DHYG 324, DHYG 326, and DHYG 329

Quarters Offered: Winter

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

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

Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20