Study Programmes 2016-2017
WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications
BIOC9221-2  
Biochemistry of the mouth cavity
Duration :
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :
Bachelor in dentistry2
Lecturer :
Geoffrey Lecloux, Eric Rompen
Coordinator :
Geoffrey Lecloux
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
Biochemistry of the different fluids and tissues of oral cavity:
  • saliva
  • gingival fluid
  • dental plaque/biofilms
  • alveolar bone and ligament
  • tooth
correlation with clinical situations and pathology.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
understand and know the different subjects taught, namely in relation to dentistry
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
general biochemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
oral teaching with slides in an interactiv way
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
face to face
Recommended or required readings :
slides and articles online
Assessment methods and criteria :
written examination with open questions
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
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