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2.00 Credits
2 credits 2 lecture (DH-/DHY*202) (61-023) Focus is on the recognition of clinical, biological, and histological characteristics of the periodontium classification of periodontal disease; the role of microorganisms; the role of local factors in the etiology of periodontal disease; and the principles of therapy. Prerequisites: C or better in Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, AND Clinical Practice II. Co-requisite: Pharmacology, and Clinical Practice III.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits 3 lecture (DH-/DHY*204) (61-032) Acquaints dental hygiene students with medications used in modern dental practice. Focus is on various drugs, their modes of action, and their principal uses. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all prior courses with a grade of 75 (C) or better, C or better in Anatomy & Physiology I and II. Co-requisite: Clinical Practice III-DH.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits (2 lecture/4 clin. hrs.) Provides an introduction to the basic concepts, methods, materials, technology, principles and practices in oral public health promotion and disease prevention. This course provides students with a broad understanding of the health care system and the social, political, cultural, behavioral and economic forces influencing that system. Students will be introduced to their role as a community health promoter through a variety of didactic and service-learning experiences. Prequisites: C or better in Dental Hygiene II Clinic AND Dental Hygiene II Theory. Corequisites: Dental Hygiene III Clinic, Dental Hygiene III Theory, and Dental Hygiene Research Seminar I.
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1.00 Credits
1 credits (1 seminar hour) Provides an introduction to research and its relationship to theory development of the dental hygiene knowledge base, furthering its translation into clinical and community practice. This course focuses on research concepts and methodologies needed to interpret and critically review research studies and articles. Prequisites: C or better in Dental Hygiene II Clinic AND Dental Hygiene II Theory. Corequisites: Dental Hygiene III Clinic, Dental Hygiene III Theory, and Community Oral Health I.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (SCI-113) (55-105 An introductory overview of our planet Earth, including important aspects of physical and historical geology. Rock types, minerals, plate tectonics, and estimates of the earth's age will be examined. Physical oceanography (oceans, currents and water masses), meteorology (weather systems, wind-ocean interactions and climatology), and astronomy (planets and moons in our solar system and the sun) will be included. This course qualifies as a science elective for non-science majors. Field trips may be required.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (ED-104) Designed to acquaint students with the field of early care and education. Foundations of early childhood education, an overview of curriculum content, and significant aspects of child growth and development will be presented. Twenty hours of observation and participation at the Early Childhood Center of Tunxis Community College, or another approved site, is a requirement. Prerequisites: C- or better in Foundations of Reading AND Writing: Introduction to the Essay, OR C- or better in Integrated Reading and Writing I; or placement test into Academic Reading AND Writing: Introduction to Composition, OR Introduction to College Reading and Writing, OR Integrated Reading and Writing II.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (ED-102) Exploration of a wide variety of creative media suitable for use with young children. Students will experiment with and utilize techniques and methods appropriate for working with young children. Emphasis is given to creative experiences as they impact on the development of young children. Prerequisite: C- or better in Foundations of Reading AND Writing: Introduction to the Essay, OR C- or better in Integrated Reading and Writing I; or placement test into Academic Reading AND Writing: Introduction to Composition, OR Introduction to College Reading and Writing, OR Integrated Reading and Writing II.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (ED-109) The focus is on mathematics and science for young children. Students will acquire knowledge of materials and methods for integrating math and science concept development into the curriculum. Emphasis will be on understanding these areas from a child-development perspective. Active participation working with children will be required. Prerequisite: C- or better in Foundations of Reading AND Writing: Introduction to the Essay, OR C- or better in Integrated Reading and Writing I; or placement test into Academic Reading AND Writing: Introduction to Composition, OR Introduction to College Reading and Writing, OR Integrated Reading and Writing II; AND C- or better in Elementary Algebra or placement test into Intermediate Algebra.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (ED-108) Helps students realize the importance of the relationship between adequate health, safety, and nutrition practices, and the young child's well-being. Development of age-appropriate curriculum and activities to foster lifelong favorable habits and attitudes will be addressed. Students will participate in creating healthy snacks and meal menus following USDA Guidelines for Meeting Nutrition Standards. Developmentally-appropriate nutrition experiences for young children will also be created by students. Prerequisite: C- or better in Foundations of Reading AND Writing: Introduction to the Essay, OR C- or better in Integrated Reading and Writing I; or placement into Academic Reading AND Writing: Introduction to Composition, OR Introduction to College Reading and Writing, OR Integrated Reading and Writing II.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (ED-248) Increases objectivity in observing and interpreting of children's behavior, and increase the awareness of normal patterns of behavior. Students will visit, observe, and participate in an early childhood setting, approved by the instructor, for two hours per week. Weekly seminar sessions with the instructor will be held to discuss and plan for the children's learning needs. Prerequisite: C- or better in Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Composition, AND permission of the Program Coordinator.
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