DDS 6253 is also offered in Summer 2023
DDS 6253 is also offered in Fall 2022
DDS 6253 is also offered in Summer 2022
DDS 6253 is also offered in Fall 2021
DDS 6253 is also offered in Summer 2021
Summer 2021 | DDS 6253 Section 001: General Pathology for the Dental Student (82329)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Repeat Credit Limit:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- Department Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- DDS Program, 2nd year
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
Off Campus
Virtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
Open (105 of 110 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- General Pathology provides students with a basic understanding of the foundational aspects of pathology, such as inflammation, tissue injury and repair, and neoplasia. After finishing this course, students will understand in general how disease impacts body tissues and organ systems, and will recognize common abnormal patterns produced by oral and systemic diseases. This course precedes the Systemic Pathology course (DDS 6254) given in the DDS2 fall semester, and provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding systems-based pathology.
- Class Description:
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Pathology for Dental Students provides students with a basic understanding of the causes, mechanisms, and effects of human disease. The first part of the course covers general, foundational aspects of pathology, such as neoplasia, tissue injury and repair, and immunologic concepts. The second part of the course covers specific diseases according to organ systems, such as the cardiovascular system and respiratory system. After finishing this course, students will understand how diseases impact patients, and will be able to modify treatment and care accordingly. Students will also be able to recognize common oral manifestations of systemic diseases in order to provide more complete patient care.
- Grading:
- Other Grading Information: Grading is based on 8 quizzes and 4 exams given throughout the semester.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/82329/1215
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 31 March 2014
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