Oral Ecology
| Title | ΟΙΚΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΚΛΙΝΙΚΗ ΜΙΚΡΟΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΣΤΟΜΑΤΟΣ / Oral Ecology |
| Code | 100105C |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Dentistry |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Sotirios Kalfas |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 240000553 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Dentistry (2010-today)
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600122220
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600122220
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The course aims: a) to provide knowledge about the oral cavity as an ecosystem influenced by exogenous and endogenous factors, and b) to improve the understanding of the physiological functions of this ecosystem.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course includes: a description of the abiotic and biotic parts of the oral ecosystem, the formation and metabolic activities of the living part, the importance of the ecosystem balance for maintaining oral health, as well as the health consequences in cases of disturbance of the ecological balance e.g. in caries and periodontal diseases.
Keywords
Οral ecosystem, disturbance ecosystem, balance ecosystem, microbial metabolic activities, saliva
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Moodle
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | 3 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 24 | 0.9 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 104 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
05-07-2016
