DAA 112 - Science for the Dental Assistant

Description
This introductory course is designed to provide dental assistant students with basic knowledge of microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and the structural organization of the human body.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: Dental Assisting, AAAS
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Dental Assisting, A.A.A.S., Dental Assisting Certificate

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: DAA120; DAA 114; DXX104
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of human body planes, directional terms, and anatomical divisions to describe the location of body structures accurately.
Describe the cellular components, including different stem cell types, and explain their roles in the human body.
Identify and differentiate between the four primary tissue types and their functions within the human body.
Explain the hierarchical structure of the human body from cells to body systems and describe the functional differences between organs and systems.
Discuss the significance of microbiology in dental practice, including the classification, morphology, and growth requirements of various microorganisms.
Differentiate between bacteria and viruses, classify microorganisms using Gram’s Stain, and explain the implications for dental health care, including infection control.
Identify the components of the human skeletal, muscular, and major body systems, explaining their functions, common disorders, and relevance to dental health.

Course Outline:
1. General Anatomy

2. Microbiology

A. Introduction

B. Viral Diseases

C. Bacterial Diseases

D. Dental Unit Waterlines

3. General Physiology of Body Systems

A. Skeletal & Muscular 

1. Head and Neck Anatomy

B. Cardiovascular

C. Lymphatic

D. Nervous

E. Respiratory

F. Endocrine

G. Urinary

H. Integumentary

4. Immunity and the Allergic Response

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Auto asynchronous or in-person lecture: 50 %

Video: 40%

Quizlet: 10%

Discussion board: <1%

Course workbook (in-class only): 0%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 102048
Course CIP Code: 51.0601
Maximum Course Enrollment: 30
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Dental Auxiliaries
Discipline: DAA
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master’s degree in Education or a related credential is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of related work experience (4,000 hours) is required to satisfy Perkin’s Vocational Act requirements. Additionally, the Instructor must possess a RDA/CDA, or RDH License or DDS/DMD License in Michigan. Documented expertise in the area of teaching responsibility and the area of content delivery method are required.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250226T16:57:20
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030