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Course Descriptions

Course descriptions in this section are reasonable summaries only and are neither completely inclusive nor completely exclusive of total course content for any given course.

Courses listed herein may or may not be offered each term.

Courses are listed alphabetically according to prefix.

Numbering Code

Courses are grouped into a three-digit number series which indicates the normal teaching levels. Some variations may occur.

1-99 Preparatory and Developmental Courses. Courses numbered below 100 are not applicable toward a degree even though units are assigned, grades are awarded and tuition is assessed.

Lower-Division Courses (freshman and sophomore)
100-199 First-Year Courses
200-299 Second-Year Courses

Upper-Division Courses (junior and senior)
300-399 Third-Year Courses
400-499 Fourth-Year Courses

Graduate Courses
500-599 Graduate Courses

Other Codes

Each Term:

Some courses in this section have a code following the course title. This code designates when the course will be offered. F indicates Fall, W indicates Winter, S indicates Spring.

Lecture, Lab, Credit Hours:

The three numbers following the course title. For example:

CST 101 Introduction to Personal Computing
(3-3-4) = weekly lecture hours – lab hours – total credits

For more information, see Baccalaureate General Education Requirements  

Courses with the following notation fulfill the appropriate general education requirements: 
C - Communication H - Humanities HP - Humanities Performance SS - Social Science

Special Terms

As Required: This term designates a course or series of courses which will be offered only as enrollment, student interest, or individual department needs demand and as staffing allows. A course so designated may be offered if special student needs, situations of extreme hardship, or other unusual circumstances deem it in the best interest of both the student(s) and the institution to do so.

Hours to be Arranged Each Term: Normally students negotiate individually with faculty members and/or departments and arrange to have courses so designated offered for the term most suitable to their unique situation.

Corequisite: A course that must be taken simultaneously with another course. Corequisites are noted at the end of each course description.

Prerequisite: A course that must be passed satisfactorily before another course may be taken. Prerequisites are noted at the end of each course description. Courses transferred in to Oregon Tech with a C- or better meet the prerequisite requirement of obtaining a C or better.

Quarter Credit: A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:

  1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
  2. At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practicals, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

A numerical credit value assigned to certain number of lecture or laboratory hours. A lecture class meeting for three 50-minute periods a week would be assigned three units of credit. Students have traditionally been expected to spend an additional six hours of outside class work per week for each three units of lecture class credit. Generally, a lab class requires three hours per week for one unit of credit, or a total of nine in-lab hours with no additional outside class work expected for three units of lab class credit.

Reading and Conference: A course taken on an independent study basis with the supervision of an instructor, usually consisting of weekly conferences, assigned readings, research papers, etc.

Seminar: A class taught by a group discussion process rather than by means of formal lecture. Student research and reporting are usually expected.

Sequence: A series of classes in the same subject area that, taken as a whole, comprise a full year’s work. Generally, course sequences are numbered consecutively, and often (though not always) should be taken in the numerical order listed (i.e., CHE 201  should be taken before CHE 202 , etc.).
 

Computer Systems Engineering Technology
  

  • CST 372 - Embedded Systems Development II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    A three-term sequence covering design, implementation, test and documentation techniques used for embedded computer systems. Each student is required to work on and complete a project as a member of a team. The entire sequence must be completed in three consecutive terms.

    Prerequisite: CST 371 
  

  • CST 373 - Embedded Systems Development III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    A three-term sequence covering design, implementation, test and documentation techniques used for embedded computer systems. Each student is required to work on and complete a project as a member of a team. The entire sequence must be completed in three consecutive terms.

    Prerequisite: CST 372 
  

  • CST 374 - Embedded Project Proposal

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    Development of formal, in-depth embedded senior project proposal. Guidelines for an acceptable project; project and time management techniques; task assignment. Individual creativity will be encouraged by allowing the student to select an appropriate embedded systems project.

    Pre- or Corequisite: CST 373  
  

  • CST 405 - Directed Study

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced study under the guidance of faculty. Topics and learning objectives arranged between students and instructor. Students will meet with instructor weekly to discuss progress and provide evidence of their performance.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing in CSET and instructor consent
  

  • CST 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • CST 412 - Senior Development Project

    (F)
    A three-term sequence giving the student major responsibility for planning and carrying out a computer-oriented project. Individual creativity will be encouraged by allowing the student to select an appropriate project.

    Prerequisites: CST 334 , and CST 336  or CST 373  
  

  • CST 415 - Computer Networks

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Current issues in computer networks and distributed systems. Topics include network protocols, interface standards, and transmissions mode. Network layers detailing Internet Protocol Suite and correlations with 7 layer abstract communication model. Routing and WAN Architectures.

    Prerequisite: CST 336  or CST 373  with grade “C” or better
  

  • CST 417 - Embedded Networking

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Network Protocol in a Small Scale embedded environment, Physical characteristic specification, Network Interface Controller interface, TCP/IP, Application interface, Packet Routing, Network Architecture. Lab integral to course.

    Pre- or Corequisite: CST 336  or CST 373  with grade “C” or better
  

  • CST 418 - Data Communications and Networks

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides students with an introduction to data communications and computer networks. Students acquire knowledge of communications components and their use in implementing a network. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of network configuration, operations, and detection, isolation and correction of problems.

    Prerequisites: CST 204 , and EE 223  or EET 237   
  

  • CST 420 - Effective C++ and STL

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Emphasis is on techniques to apply the C++ language and library effectively toward the implementation of object-oriented systems. Specific ways to improve design and program will be covered as well as purpose and use of the C++ Standard Library.

    Prerequisite: CST 320  or instructor consent
  

  • CST 422 - Senior Development Project

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 5
    Credit Hours: 3

    A three-term sequence giving the student major responsibility for planning and carrying out a computer-oriented project. Individual creativity will be encouraged by allowing the student to select an appropriate project.

    Prerequisites: CST 334 , and CST 336  or CST 373  
  

  • CST 426 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Concepts and techniques of AI with considerable use of the LISP interpreter. Includes discussion of “search” methods, knowledge representation, natural language processing, models of cognition, vision, and “The Blocks World.”
  

  • CST 432 - Senior Development Project

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    A three-term sequence giving the student major responsibility for planning and carrying out a computer-oriented project. Individual creativity will be encouraged by allowing the student to select an appropriate project.

    Prerequisites: CST 334 , and CST 336  or CST 373  
  

  • CST 435 - Microprogramming

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    The concepts and methods involved in programming the computer’s control unit. Coverage includes a review of computer organization, microprogram operations such as floating point arithmetic, translator/simulator development, and emulation techniques.

    Prerequisite: Software Engineering Technology Senior standing or instructor consent
  

  • CST 441 - Logic Synthesis with VHDL

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will show students how to use the hardware description language, VHDL, with hierarchical design techniques to manage a complex design. In this process, students will create a design using the VHDL modeling tools, simulate the design using advanced simulation techniques, synthesize and test the design. Laboratory integral with the course.

    Prerequisite: CST 351  or instructor consent
  

  • CST 442 - Advanced Computer Architecture

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced concepts in computer architectures including pipelined, super-pipelined, superscalar, and dynamically pipelined processor architectures, Parallel processors, Multiprocessors, Cache and Cache coherency.

    Prerequisite: CST 344  or instructor consent
  

  • CST 445 - Advanced Microprocessors and Applications

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This class examines the architecture of the Motorola 680X0 microprocessor family. The course investigates advanced design techniques used in developing interfaces to the 680X0 microprocessor family, along with the use of coprocessors and special device controllers. Advanced design concepts in both software and hardware will be examined.

    Prerequisite: CST 331  or instructor consent
  

  • CST 451 - ASIC Design using FPGAs

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    FPGA senior project design specifications; presentation of the project in a design review to peers; application of formal hardware/software design techniques when designing with FPGAs; and verification of FPGAs.

    Prerequisite: CST 441  or instructor consent
  

  • CST 455 - System on a Chip Design

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    System level design representations and modeling languages. Target architecture models. Intra-chip communication. Partitioning algorithms. Task time measurement. Back annotation of timing. Synthesis of SoC components.

    Prerequisites: CST 231  and CST 373  
  

  • CST 456 - Embedded System Testing

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Testing of complete embedded systems including hardware and software. Topics include unit testing for both hardware and software, UVM testing framework for hardware and test driven design practices as they apply to both hardware and software.

    Prerequisites: CST 136 , CST 204 , and CST 231  
  

  • CST 461 - Advanced Topics in VLSI Design

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Conclusion of a three-course sequence in Very Large Scale Integration design. This course focuses on testing methodology, especially boundary scan. In addition, an alternative synthesis tool is introduced. Current issues in VLSI design are discussed. Laboratory experiments form an essential part of the course.

    Prerequisite: CST 441 
  

  • CST 464 - RISC-Based Microprocessor Systems

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    RISC architecture and applications. Includes i960 microprocessor features, instruction set, and i960 support software. Laboratory focus on applications.

    Prerequisites: CST 331  and CST 344  
  

  • CST 465 - Web Development with ASP.NET

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Dynamic Web site creation and development strategies using ASP.NET are discussed and practiced. Focus on the importance of databases in the creation of a dynamic Web site is heavily emphasized.

    Pre- or Corequisite: CST 324  or instructor consent
  

  • CST 466 - Embedded System Security

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental theories and applications of cryptography relevant to computer and embedded system security.

    Prerequisites: CST 126  and MATH 112  
  

  • CST 471 - Embedded Senior Project

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A three-term sequence giving the student major responsibility for planning, implementing and testing an embedded systems project.

    Prerequisites: CST 373  and CST 374  
  

  • CST 472 - Embedded Senior Project

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    A three-term sequence giving the student major responsibility for planning, implementing and testing an embedded systems project.

    Prerequisites: CST 373  and CST 374  
  

  • CST 473 - Embedded Senior Project

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    A three-term sequence giving the student major responsibility for planning, implementing and testing an embedded systems project.

    Prerequisites: CST 373  and CST 374  
  

  • CST 490 - Co-op Field Practice

    (F,W,S)
    Credit Hours: (Variable Credit)

    An approved work program related to the student’s field of specialization for a continuous three-month or six-month period. The employer and the type, level, and difficulty of the particular job must be approved by the student’s engineering technology department prior to the employment period. A written comprehensive report of each season’s activity must be submitted during the following term of residence.

    Prerequisites: Associate degree and two terms of residence

Dental Hygiene
  

  • DH 100 - Introduction to Dental Hygiene

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Orientation to the theory and practice of all aspects of the dental hygiene profession. The history of dental hygiene, professional organization and career opportunities are discussed. Hands-on activities involving basic dental hygiene skills. Opportunities to experience normal oral anatomy.
  

  • DH 101 - Introduction to Dental Hygiene II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    Hands-on activities involving the procedures and skills learned in DH 100 . Students will practice basic dental hygiene skills. Opportunities to experience normal oral anatomy.

    Prerequisite: DH 100 
  

  • DH 107 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Review, discussion, evaluation, and problem solving of the students’ clinical experience.
  

  • DH 207 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Review, discussion, evaluation, and problem solving of the students’ clinical experience.
  

  • DH 221 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    Sequential courses designed to provide clinical skills essential for the practice of dental hygiene. Skill development of patient assessment, basic instrumentation, and individualized preventive care emphasized.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program
  

  • DH 222 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    Sequential courses designed to provide clinical skills essential for the practice of dental hygiene. Skill development of patient assessment, basic instrumentation, and individualized preventive care emphasized.

    Prerequisite: DH 221 
  

  • DH 223 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Sequential courses designed to provide clinical skills essential for the practice of dental hygiene. Skill development of patient assessment, basic instrumentation, and individualized preventive care emphasized.

    Prerequisites: CHE 360 , DH 222 , and DH 252    
  

  • DH 225 - Head and Neck Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Lecture and lab course that provides an in-depth study of head and neck anatomy, histology, and embryology for the dental professional. Emphasis on human development, anatomy in relation to facial and oral structures, and histology of hard and soft dental tissues.
  

  • DH 240 - Prevention I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Beginning discussions about healthcare for the provider as a part of holistic healthcare, and foundations for preventing oral disease. Focus on strategies for improving oral health.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program
    Corequisite: DH 221  
  

  • DH 241 - Prevention II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Second of a five-term series emphasizing prevention and management of caries; oral health education for individual patients and groups; and wellness for the healthcare provider.

    Prerequisite: DH 240 
  

  • DH 242 - Prevention III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Third of a five term series emphasizing dental management and oral health education for a variety of age demographics including pregnancy, infants, children, and special needs children.

    Prerequisite: DH 241 
  

  • DH 244 - General and Oral Pathology

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to general pathology and common oral pathologies. Basic pathology, inflammation, immune system, and neoplasia. Etiology and recognition of benign and malignant oral and skin lesions. Descriptive terminology and differential diagnosis introduced.
  

  • DH 252 - Oral Radiology I

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    The first of a two course series that includes didactic and pre-clinical instruction in the principles and techniques of dental radiography.
  

  • DH 253 - Oral Radiology II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    The second of a two course series that includes didactic instruction in the principles and techniques of dental radiography with emphasis on image interpretation.

    Prerequisites: DH 244  and DH 252 
  

  • DH 254 - Introduction to Periodontology

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    Introduction to periodontology with emphasis on etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease, disease classification, and assessment procedures.

    Prerequisite: DH 244 
  

  • DH 267 - Emergency Procedures

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Prevention, preparation, and management of emergency situations common in the dental environment. Individual and team practice in carrying out emergency procedures.

    Prerequisite: DH 244 
  

  • DH 275 - Dental Ethics

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    Professional ethics and legal requirements of the dental profession.
  

  • DH 299 - Laboratory Practice

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • DH 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Review, discussion, evaluation, and problem solving of the students’ clinical experience.
  

  • DH 321 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar IV

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    Sequential courses designed for the continued development of dental hygiene skills necessary for entry into professional clinical practice. Ultrasonic, advanced instrumentation, and expanded dental hygiene functions are practiced, in addition to observations in dental practice settings.

    Prerequisite: DH 223 
  

  • DH 322 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar V

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Sequential courses designed for the continued development of dental hygiene skills necessary for entry into professional clinical practice. Ultrasonic, advanced instrumentation, and expanded dental hygiene functions are practiced, in addition to observations in dental practice settings.

    Prerequisite: DH 321 
  

  • DH 323 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar VI

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 12
    Credit Hours: 5

    Sequential courses designed for the continued development of dental hygiene skills necessary for entry into professional clinical practice. Ultrasonic, advanced instrumentation, and expanded dental hygiene functions are practiced, in addition to observations in dental practice settings.

    Prerequisite: DH 322 
  

  • DH 340 - Prevention IV

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Fourth of a five term series emphasizing oral health education and dental management of common conditions found in the adolescent through geriatric population.

    Prerequisite: DH 242 
  

  • DH 341 - Prevention V

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    The last of a five term series emphasizing oral health education and dental management of patients with medically compromised status. A variety of systemic conditions are discussed in depth in regards to the unique needs and prevention strategies for each individual.

    Prerequisite: DH 340 
  

  • DH 344 - Advanced General and Oral Pathology

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Further study of general and oral pathology. Developmental, hereditary, and congenital disorders. Endocrine, cardiovascular, hematopoietic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and skeletal disorders. Tooth abnormalities, radiographic lesions, and oral tissue enlargements. Systemic and oral complications of HIV and AIDS. Lesion description emphasized.

    Prerequisite: DH 244 
  

  • DH 351 - Pain Management I

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    The first of a two course series. Lecture: Study of pharmacology, solutions, dosages, vasoconstrictors, drug interactions, medical history evaluation and contraindications. Laboratory practice in techniques of local anesthesia include basic injection technique including block and infiltration.

    Prerequisites: CHE 360  and DH 267 
  

  • DH 352 - Pain Management II

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    A continuation course of the pain management series. Coordinated lecture and laboratory practice in the recognition of dental anxiety; behavioral management; complications with anesthesia; nitrous oxide sedation techniques are practiced; advanced techniques in the administration of local anesthetics.

    Prerequisite: DH 351 
  

  • DH 354 - Periodontology

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Evidence-based approach for treatment of periodontal disease including nonsurgical and surgical treatment. Root anatomy relating to effective instrument adaptation. Treatment planning for patients with all types of classifications of periodontal disease.

    Prerequisite: DH 254 
  

  • DH 363 - Dental Materials

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    General properties, composition and manipulation of common dental and restorative materials. Expanded functions including denture relines and amalgam polishing are practiced.

    *Note: Chemeketa dental hygiene must complete Dental Materials courses as outlined on the Oregon Tech Dental Hygiene curriculum for the Salem campus.
  

  • DH 366 - Dental Anatomy

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    In-depth study of crown and root morphology of primary and permanent dentitions with tooth restoration considerations. The temporomandibular joint and occlusion will also be studied.
  

  • DH 370 - International Externship

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    Sequential courses preparing for and providing dental hygiene care at an international site using portable dental equipment. Cultural issues, teamwork, financing, needs assessment, goal setting and delivery of program.

    Prerequisites: DH 321  and DH 381 
  

  • DH 371 - International Externship

    (Su)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    Sequential courses preparing for and providing dental hygiene care at an international site using portable dental equipment. Cultural issues, teamwork, financing, needs assessment, goal setting and delivery of program.

    Prerequisite: DH 370 
  

  • DH 372 - International Externship

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    Sequential courses preparing for and providing dental hygiene care at an international site using portable dental equipment. Cultural issues, teamwork, financing, needs assessment, goal setting and delivery of program.

    Prerequisite: DH 371 
  

  • DH 380 - Community Dental Health I

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    First in a four course sequence using a service learning approach. Students work in teams, identify target groups and conduct a needs assessment. Introduction to public health agencies and their functions; and to the role of the dental hygienist in public health.

    Prerequisite: DH 241 
    Corequisite: DH 242 
  

  • DH 381 - Community Dental Health II

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Service learning and systematic approach to developing community oral health programs continues. Teams complete a program plan based on the needs assessment. Community health education and health literacy are emphasized. Grant writing for program funding is practiced.

    Prerequisite: DH 380 
  

  • DH 382 - Community Dental Health III

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Service learning and systematic approach for implementing community oral health programs continues. Teams implement programs they designed. Health education occurs in the community. A broad view of public health including advocacy, epidemiology, biostatistics, research; controversy of water fluoridation.

    Prerequisite: DH 381 
  

  • DH 383 - Community Dental Health IV

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    Service learning and systematic approach for community oral health programs is continued. Teams complete implementation and evaluation of programs. Teams share results of programs and recommendations for future in public presentations and written documentation in a portfolio and year-end report.

    Prerequisite: DH 382 
  

  • DH 399 - Laboratory Practice

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • DH 401 - Overview of Advanced Dental Hygiene

    (F,W,S,Su)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to the online degree completion program. Career opportunities, roles of the dental hygienist, and the different emphases within the program are explored.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the BDHO program
  

  • DH 407 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

    Review, discussion, evaluation, and problem solving of the students’ clinical experience.
  

  • DH 421 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar VII

    (Su)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    Further refinement of clinical instrumentation and assessment skills. Emphasis on individualized care for patients with diverse oral health needs. Variety of off campus practice settings experienced.

    Prerequisite: DH 323 
  

  • DH 422 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar VIII

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 12
    Credit Hours: 5

    Further refinement of clinical instrumentation and assessment skills. Emphasis on individualized care for patients with diverse oral health needs. Variety of off campus practice settings experienced.

    Prerequisite: DH 421 
  

  • DH 423 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice and Seminar IX

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 12
    Credit Hours: 5

    Further refinement of clinical instrumentation and assessment skills. Emphasis on individualized care for patients with diverse oral health needs. Variety of off campus practice settings experienced.

    Prerequisite: DH 422 
  

  • DH 430 - Dental Hygiene Board Review

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    Designed to help students prepare for their national board exam. Multiple-choice test-taking skills are practiced. Mock tests simulating the real exam are used.
  

  • DH 453 - Research and Evidence Based Dentistry I

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    First in a two-course sequence exploring evidence-based decision making in dentistry and secondary research. Current issues affecting dental hygiene practice are explored. The process of evidence-based decision making is introduced with emphasis on writing questions and accessing quality research.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the BDHO program
  

  • DH 454 - Dental Practice Management

    (W for Klamath and Salem; F,S for Degree Completion)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Profitability of the Dental Hygiene Department; practice models, office design; patient satisfaction; financing options for the patient. Technology’s impact on practice management.

    Prerequisite: DH 323  
  

  • DH 455 - Research and Evidence Based Dentistry II

    (W,S,Su)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Second in a two-course sequence. Emphasis is on critical appraisal of research and application of research findings. Students write critical summaries and apply findings to clinical practice.

    Prerequisites: DH 453 , MATH 243  and admission to the BDHO program
  

  • DH 461 - Restorative Dentistry I

    (Su)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Emphasis on restoration placement techniques. Practical experience using restorative dental materials. Placement and finishing of amalgam and composite restoration on typodonts in Restorative Dentistry I and on patients in Restorative Dentistry II and III.

    Prerequisite: DH 363 
  

  • DH 462 - Restorative Dentistry II

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Emphasis on restoration placement techniques. Practical experience using restorative dental materials. Placement and finishing of amalgam and composite restoration on typodonts in Restorative Dentistry I and on patients in Restorative Dentistry II and III.

    Prerequisite: DH 461 
  

  • DH 463 - Restorative Dentistry III

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 2

    Emphasis on restoration placement techniques. Practical experience using restorative dental materials. Placement and finishing of amalgam and composite restoration on typodonts in Restorative Dentistry I and on patients in Restorative Dentistry II and III.

    Prerequisite: DH 462 
  

  • DH 467 - Restorative Functions Endorsement

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course fulfills the Oregon Board of Dentistry (OBD) requirements for the restorative endorsement for dental assistants and dental hygienists. Lecture, lab practice on typodonts and clinical practice with patients. Additional testing is required by the OBD following course completion.

    Prerequisite: AS or BS in Dental Hygiene or EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant)
  

  • DH 470 - Community Program Planning I

    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    First in a two course sequence. Students identify a target population and work with the community to assess, analyze, plan and budget for a community health project. Requires communication skills, networking, critical thinking and research.

    Prerequisites: AHED 450  and admission to the BDHO program
  

  • DH 471 - Community Program Planning II

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    Second course in Community Program Planning sequence. Community projects planned in DH 470  are implemented and evaluated.

    Prerequisites: DH 470  and admission to the BDHO program
  

  • DH 475 - EBDM in Healthcare I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    First in a two-course sequence. Course emphasizes evidence-based decision making, identifying clinical treatment questions, describing types of research designs and sources of evidence, discussing importance of statistics, and conducting computerized searches. Critical appraisal of research introduced.

    Prerequisite: DH 323 
  

  • DH 476 - EBDM in Healthcare II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Second in a two-course sequence. Emphasis on analysis of research studies for validity, reliability, statistical and clinical significance, and bias. Given clinical questions, students will conduct searches, critically analyze, and write summaries/reflections using EBDM guidelines.

    Prerequisite: DH 475 
  

  • DH 477 - Dental Hygiene Research Methods III

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    Third in a series of three courses focusing on evidence-based decision making and critical analysis of current literature. In small groups, students will research a clinical question in PICO format, conduct and analyze research, and write a Systematic Review.

    Prerequisite: DH 476 
  

  • DH 480 - Community Health Practicum

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    Students gain practical experience in public health by working in a public health setting. Individual goals and objectives are set by the student in consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisites: AHED 450 , DH 471 , and admission to the BDHO program
  

  • DH 495 - Individual Studies

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • DH 499 - Laboratory Practice

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • DHE 100 - Introduction to Dental Hygiene I

    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    Orientation to the theory and practice of all aspects of the dental hygiene profession. The history of dental hygiene, professional organization and career opportunities are discussed.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  

  • DMS 107 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • DMS 207 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • DMS 223 - Applications of Abdominal Sonography I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    History of sonography. Orientation to patient history, abdominal cross-sectional anatomy, scanning and normal sonographic presentation.

    Prerequisite: MIT 103  with grade “C” or better
  

  • DMS 224 - Applications of Abdominal Sonography II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Orientation to cross-sectional abdominal anatomy and pathology of organs and vessels. Procedures and techniques, including scanning.

    Prerequisite: DMS 223  with grade “C” or better
  

  • DMS 225 - Applications of Abdominal Sonography III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced abdominal scanning procedures and techniques. Emphasis on superficial structures invasive procedures and Doppler correlation, including scanning.

    Prerequisites: DMS 224  and DMS 253  with grade “C” or better
  

  • DMS 234 - Pelvic Sonography

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Orientation to male and female pelvic cross-sectional anatomy and pathology, differentiating between normal variations and abnormalities to include first trimester obstetrics and trans-vaginal scanning.

    Prerequisites: DMS 224  and DMS 253  with grade “C” or better
  

  • DMS 235 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Patient Care

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Sonographic management and applications of cognitive, psychomotor, and interpersonal skills as they relate to the health care consumer. Patient assessment and communication, body mechanics, medical and surgical asepsis, medical emergencies, pharmacology and analysis of ethical and legal issues.

    Prerequisite: DMS 223  with grade “C” or better
  

  • DMS 252 - Sophomore Laboratory I

    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    Applied scanning of right upper quadrant anatomy stressing imaging planes. Gray scale instrumentation, system-optimization, preventive maintenance, and quality hard copy imaging.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in the DMS program
    Corequisite: DMS 223 
  

  • DMS 253 - Sophomore Laboratory II

    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    Applied scanning of the remainder of the abdominal cavity stressing anatomy, standard imaging planes, Doppler correlation and hard copy quality. Imaging review of prior anatomical areas.

    Prerequisites: BIO 335 , DMS 223 , and DMS 252 , all with grade “C” or better
    Corequisites: DMS 224  and MIT 231  
  

  • DMS 254 - Sophomore Laboratory III

    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    DMS orientation to cross-sectional pelvic anatomy and pathology of the male and female pelvis. Procedures and techniques, including scanning.

    Prerequisites: DMS 224  and DMS 253  both with grade “C” or better
    Corequisite: DMS 225 
  

  • DMS 307 - Seminar

    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
  

  • DMS 316 - Survey of Vascular Technology

    (W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Orientation to vascular physics, equipment, and color flow imaging. Explanation of Doppler imaging in relation to vascular anatomy.

    Prerequisites: DMS 234 , DMS 235 , and DMS 352 , all with grade “C” or better
 

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