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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
General and Dental Nutrition
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
DHYG 1207 General and Dental Nutrition
Division
Allied Health
Department
Department of Dental Hygiene
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
General nutrition and nutritional biochemistry with emphasis on the effect nutrition
has on oral health
Pre-Requisites
DHYG1301, 1311, and 1431 with grade of C or better.
Co-Requisites
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Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
2:2:0
Equated Pay Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
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Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.06.04 11:49:20 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.06.04 11:44:56 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.06.04 11:45:14 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.05 11:18:29 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
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Date: 2020.06.05 11:18:58 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Week 1 Explanation of Chemistry Self-Study, Chapter I - Healthy Eating
Week 2 Chapter 2, Alimentary Canal Digestion/Absorption
Week 3 Chapter 3, Carbohydrate: Efficient Fuel
Week 4 Exam I -- Chapters 1, 2, 3
Week 4 Chapter 4, Protein: The Cellular Foundation
Week 5 Chapter 5, Lipids: The Condensed Energy
Week 6 Chapter 6, Utilization of Energy Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance
Week 6 Exam II, Chapters 4, 5, 6
Week 7 Food Safety
Week 7 Canning, Food Preservation, Food Emergencies
Week 7 Chapter 7 -- Vitamins Required for Calcified Structures
Week 8 Chapter 8 Minerals Essential for Calcified Structures
Week 9 Chapter 9 Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures
Week 10 Exam III, Chapters 7, 8, 9.
Week 10 Chapter 10, Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Glands
Week 11 Chapter 11, Water and Minerals Required for Oral Soft Tissues
Week 12 Food Safety, Emergency Preparedness
Week 13 Exam IV, Chapters 10, 11, 13
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Nutrition Learning Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course,
students will:
1. Explain general nutritional
requirements, deficiencies, and
major biochemical reactions within
the human body.
2. Analyze dietary records and apply
nutritional strategies to optimize
oral health
Methods of Assessment
1. Written examinations and classroom
discussions
2. Preparation of an in depth nutritional
analysis and patient assessment with
dietary recommendations based on
findings.
Methods of Assessment:
4 Written Exams, Dietary Analysis, and Final Exam
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Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 4th Ed., Cynthia A. Stegeman, Judi Ratliff Davis, Elsevier Saunders,
2014, ISBN-13:9781455737659
Suggested Course Maximum:
28
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course.
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Test Scores from Exams 70%
Final Exam 30%. Must pass final exam to pass the course.
100 93 = A
92 84 = B
83 75 = C
74 67 = D
66 0 = F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist