CCOG for DH 246 Fall 2024
- Course Number:
- DH 246
- Course Title:
- Pharmacology
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Provides a foundational understanding of pharmacological principles and their application in dental practice. Explores the classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of various drugs commonly encountered in dental healthcare.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of drug effects.
- Discuss pharmacokinetic factors.
- Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of various routes of drug administration.
- Describe indications and side effects of commonly used drugs.
- Discuss the adverse effects of drugs on oral health.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Quizzes
Comprehensive final exam