Molecular Biosciences for Dentistry (DENT7102)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Dentistry School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
2L2T
Incompatible
DENT2044
Prerequisite
DENT7001
Restricted
Restricted to students in the DDM program only.
Assessment methods
Progressive written assessments, written examinations, group work participation
Course enquiries
Doctor Selwin Samuel ()
Dr Selwin Samuel
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
A comprehensive understanding of infectious agents and the host response to them is central to the safe practice of Dentistry. This course identifies relevant core concepts in Microbiology and Immunology, and will introduce the student to the characteristics and behaviour of infectious agents, and the functioning of the human immune system. Specifically, it will describe the essential elements of innate and adaptive immunity, their relationship to each other, and their responses to challenges with common pathogens. Topics will focus on infections (oral and non-oral) important in the practice of dentistry.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
