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USC Catalogue 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Courses of Instruction


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Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Courses

Advanced Dental Education Conjoint Program

  • ADNT 701 Research Methodologies in Dentistry

    Units: 2
    Critical evaluation of the scientific principles in the development, execution, and interpretation of methodologies used in dentistry.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 702 Physical Diagnosis

    Units: 2
    Didactic and clinical experience in physical diagnosis relevant to practice of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ADNT 703a Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 0, 2
    Max Units: 02
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 703b Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 703c Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ADNT 703d Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ADNT 703e Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ADNT 703f Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 703h Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 703i Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 703j Seminar: Combined Treatment Planning

    Units: 2 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of complex cases which involve several of the dental specialties.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 704a Oral Biology

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of contemporary biology of the cell, bone, teeth, periodontium, occlusion, dental pulp, pain and human growth and development.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 704b Oral Biology

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of contemporary biology of the cell, bone, teeth, periodontium, occlusion, dental pulp, pain and human growth and development.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 704c Oral Biology

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 each
    Interdisciplinary consideration of contemporary biology of the cell, bone, teeth, periodontium, occlusion, dental pulp, pain and human growth and development.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ADNT 706 Seminar: Diseases of Childhood

    Units: 2
    Intraoral hard and soft tissue pathologic conditions in children, common bacterial and viral diseases and their transmission in the pediatric dental environment.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • ADNT 707 Behavior of the Child Patient

    Units: 2
    Child and adolescent psychological growth and development: Human communication, needs, motivation, and learning. Critical analysis of patient management, team treatment, and practice administration.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ADNT 710 Internship: Dental Education

    Units: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Max Units: 05
    Practical experience teaching predoctoral students. Units and hours variable.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

Anesthesia and Medicine

  • AMED 421 Seminar: Teaching Local Anesthesia

    Units: 1
    Techniques of teaching local anesthesia to dental hygiene students.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • AMED 502 Emergency Medicine

    Units: 2
    Recognition and management of life-threatening emergencies, including unconsciousness, altered consciousness, respiratory distress, convulsions, drug-related emergencies, and chest pain.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • AMED 523 Pharmacosedation II

    Units: 1
    Introduction to intravenous sedation; evaluation of patient, selection of technique and procedure; prevention of complications, recognition and management of complications; introduction to general anesthesia.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • AMED 524 Pain and Anxiety Control

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Sp
    Theory and techniques for pain control, anxiety includes: local anesthetics; drugs, adjunctive premedication, techniques in oral, rectal, intramuscular, inhalation sedation, prevention, management of complications.
    Duplicates Credit in the former AMED 521 and AMED 522.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • AMED 610 Physical Diagnosis/Cardiology

    Units: 1
    Participation in the Cardiac Clinic at LAC+USC Medical Center; experience in cardiac auscultation, abnormal breath sounds, use of cardiac drugs, and prosthetic valve management.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • AMED 750a Physical Evaluation and Anesthesia

    Units: 2
    In-depth examination of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, basic life support, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, local anesthesia, and patient monitoring; includes clinical experience.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • AMED 750b Physical Evaluation and Anesthesia

    Units: 2
    In-depth examination of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, basic life support, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, local anesthesia, and patient monitoring; includes clinical experience.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • AMED 750c Physical Evaluation and Anesthesia

    Units: 1
    In-depth examination of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, basic life support, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, local anesthesia, and patient monitoring; includes clinical experience.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

Anatomy

  • ANAT 321 Head and Neck Anatomy

    Units: 2
    Anatomy of the head and neck with lecture and laboratory demonstration for dental hygienists.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ANAT 501 Functional Neuroanatomy-Neurophysiology

    Units: 3
    Structure and function of the human nervous system. Includes participation in neurology clinics at LAC+USC Medical Center.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ANAT 521 Head and Neck Anatomy

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Detailed morphology of the head and neck emphasizing considerations applicable to dentistry; morphology of the thorax; osteology of the skull.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ANAT 522 Systemic Human Anatomy

    Units: 3
    Structure and function of the human body; organ systems and morphology of the abdomen and pelvis; axilla and arm; osteology of the skull.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ANAT 523 Head and Neck Dissection

    Units: 1
    Laboratory experience in dissection of the structures of the human head and neck with emphasis on the osteology and morphology of the face.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ANAT 701 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy

    Units: 1
    Detailed study of structure and function of the orofacial region including recent research and advances in dentistry.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • ANAT 722 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Dissection of the head and neck with emphasis on the osteology and morphology of the face.
    Prerequisite: ANAT 701  enrollment.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry

  • BMDD 588a Digital Technology Applied to Dentistry

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Weekly seminar devoted to critically review, analyze, and discuss digital technologies applied to dentistry.
    Registration Restriction: Open only to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • BMDD 588b Digital Technology Applied to Dentistry

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Weekly seminar devoted to critically review, analyze, and discuss digital technologies applied to dentistry.
    Prerequisite: BMDD 588a 
    Registration Restriction: Open only to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • BMDD 590 Directed Research

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Research leading to the master’s degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
    Registration Restriction: Open only to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

  • BMDD 594a Master’s Thesis

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of thesis.
    Registration Restriction: Open only to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: In Progress to Credit/No Credit

  • BMDD 594b Master’s Thesis

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of thesis.
    Prerequisite: BMDD 594a 
    Registration Restriction: Open only to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: In Progress to Credit/No Credit

  • BMDD 594z Master’s Thesis

    Units: 0
    Credit on acceptance of thesis.
    Prerequisite: BMDD 594b 
    Registration Restriction: Open only to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: In Progress to Credit/No Credit

Craniofacial Biology

  • CBY 561 Molecular Biology

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    (Enroll in INTD 561 )
  • CBY 571 Biochemistry

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    (Enroll in INTD 571 )
  • CBY 573 Molecular Embryology

    Units: 4
    Principles of developmental biology; emphasis on molecular genetics and cell and molecular mechanisms of tissue interaction and morphodifferentiation.
  • CBY 574 Statistical Methods in Bioexperimentation

    Units: 3
    Experimental design and analysis as applied to all levels of biologic organization; hypothesis construction; probability; univariate and multivariate analysis; basic epidemiology.
  • CBY 575 Biologic Basis of Oral-facial Disease

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Cell and molecular biology of oral tissues in disease: emphasis on immunopathology.
    Duplicates Credit in former CBY 575a.
  • CBY 576 Biochemical Aspects of Periodontal Disease

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Cell and molecular biology of oral tissues in disease; emphasis on molecular oral pathology.
    Duplicates Credit in former CBY 575b.
  • CBY 578 Pathological Conditions of the Craniofacial Complex

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Acquired and inherited, systemic and local disease resulting in clinical craniofacial morbidity: cellular and molecular expression as related to etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
  • CBY 579L Craniofacial Molecular Genetics

    Units: 4
    Principles and methodologies of mammalian molecular genetics; laboratory exercises applied to pre- and postnatal craniofacial growth and development.
  • CBY 580a Seminars in Craniofacial Biology

    Units: 2
    Seminars presented by recognized researchers in the various disciplines relating to craniofacial biology; selected readings in preparation for discussion.
    Grading Option: Graded CR/NC.

  • CBY 580b Seminars in Craniofacial Biology

    Units: 2
    Seminars presented by recognized researchers in the various disciplines relating to craniofacial biology; selected readings in preparation for discussion.
    Grading Option: Graded CR/NC.

  • CBY 582L Laboratory Methods

    Units: 3
    Contemporary methods of laboratory analysis, including theoretical and practical exposure to procedures and equipment in the research laboratory.
  • CBY 583 Craniofacial Clinical Genetics

    Units: 4
    Principles of human genetics; clinically oriented normal and abnormal human embryology; diagnosis and natural history of human craniofacial birth defects; genetic counseling and bioethics.
  • CBY 585 Systematic Research Writing

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Enhancement of critical research thinking by fulfilling anticipated conceptual components of the journal article; perfection of writing skills by correcting interand intrasentence flaws.
  • CBY 586x Scientific Writing Practicum

    Units: 3
    Development of writing skill while completing a disciplinerequired project (proposal, dissertation, journal article). Seminar and tutorial format. Not for graduate credit.
    Prerequisite: CBY 585  or DENT 402 .
  • CBY 587 Cell and Molecular Biology of Craniofacial Tissues

    Units: 3
    Contemporary cell and molecular biology as applied to the development, structure, and function of craniofacial tissues.
  • CBY 590 Directed Research

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Research leading to the master’s degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
    Grading Option: Graded CR/NC.

  • CBY 594a Master’s Thesis

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of thesis.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

  • CBY 594b Master’s Thesis

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of thesis.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

  • CBY 594z Master’s Thesis

    Units: 0
    Credit on acceptance of thesis.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

  • CBY 599 Special Topics

    Units: 2, 3, 4
    Max Units: max 8
    Seminars on craniofacial biology in subject areas of special interest to faculty and students.
  • CBY 671 Epistemology and Ethos of Bioscience

    Units: 2
    Classical and contemporary thought on knowledge acquisition, truth, and method as applied to bioscience; characteristic spirit, beliefs, and moral assumptions of bioscientists in modern history.
  • CBY 672 Advances in Development and Differentiation

    Units: 2
    Integration of recent advances in cell and molecular developmental biology into classical and emerging thematic frameworks.
  • CBY 673 Biomineralization

    Units: 2
    Fundamental principles and mechanisms of matrix mediated biomineralization in model systems from bacteria to humans.
  • CBY 674 Advanced Oral Microbiology

    Units: 2
    Cell and molecular aspects of microbiology as applied to oral infections: microbial physiology and genetics; oral microbial ecology; host resistance factors in oral infections.
  • CBY 790 Research

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
    Grading Option: Graded CR/NC.

  • CBY 794a Doctoral Dissertation

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

  • CBY 794b Doctoral Dissertation

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

  • CBY 794c Doctoral Dissertation

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

  • CBY 794d Doctoral Dissertation

    Units: 2
    Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

  • CBY 794z Doctoral Dissertation

    Units: 0
    Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
    Grading Option: Graded IP/CR/NC.

Community Dentistry

  • CMDT 501 Introduction to Community Dentistry Programs

    Units: 1
    Lectures and practical field experiences introducing the role of the dentist in a variety of organized public health programs.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • CMDT 502a Contemporary Dental Practice

    Units: 2
    Economic, legal, and professional aspects of dental practice; alternative careers in dentistry.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • CMDT 502b Contemporary Dental Practice

    Units: 2
    Economic, legal, and professional aspects of dental practice; alternative careers in dentistry.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • CMDT 507a Ethical Issues in the Practice of Dentistry

    Units: 0
    Examination of the major ethical issues in the current practice of dentistry; study of effective and proper methods of addressing the issues.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: In-progress to Letter Grade

  • CMDT 507b Ethical Issues in the Practice of Dentistry

    Units: 0
    Examination of the major ethical issues in the current practice of dentistry; study of effective and proper methods of addressing the issues.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: In-progress to Letter Grade

  • CMDT 507c Ethical Issues in the Practice of Dentistry

    Units: 1
    Examination of the major ethical issues in the current practice of dentistry; study of effective and proper methods of addressing the issues.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • CMDT 601 Mobile Clinic

    Units: 1
    Clinic experience in provision of dental care for children of low income agricultural workers through use of mobile dental clinic on location.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • CMDT 603 Multiphasic Experiences in Extramural Dentistry

    Units: 1
    Community responsibilities of dentists in a dynamic society. Practical experiences include consultations and visitations to private offices, group practices, hospitals, and neighborhood health clinics.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • CMDT 606 Business Principles in Dentistry

    Units: 2
    Overview of basic business administration principles, including economics, accounting, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning as relevant to the practice of dentistry.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

Community Oral Health

  • COH 593a Capstone Project

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Guided learning of the research process by the design and implementation of an approved project.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 593b Capstone Project

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Independent study to prepare an oral defense of the Capstone project.
    Prerequisite: COH 593a  
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 701 Community Health Sciences

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Examination of common theoretical and conceptual models, health education methodologies and emerging technology to provide health services in community settings.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 702 Social and Behavioral Sciences

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Social and behavioral factors of diverse groups that can affect the health status and choices of communities.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 703 Community Health Program Planning and Implementation

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Introduction to the concepts and processes used in evidence-based community oral health program development.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 704 Environmental Health Sciences

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Environmental factors affecting community health and evidence-based approaches to control or reduce the risks of these health problems.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 705 Research and Biostatistics in Healthcare

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Introduction to research processes; emphasizes methods and designs frequently used to study health and health care delivery.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 706 Foundations and Strategies in Health Education

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Examines the impact of education in community oral health, identifying strategies to engage and empower the members of the community to achieve health and wellness.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 707 Epidemiology

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    The fundamental understanding of epidemiology that concerns various domains and disciplines; application of epidemiologic principles in community oral health projects.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 708 Community Health Science Administration, Assessment and Evaluation

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Development of foundational knowledge and skills to be administrative and executive leaders in the healthcare industry.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 709 Community Health Program Execution and Communication

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Development of communication skills as an administrator, including social marketing techniques for health promotion.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 710 Health Assessment

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    The importance of health assessment; identification of strategies to understand the needs and priorities of a healthy community.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 711 Practicum 1

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Provides the opportunity to apply acquired competencies to real world settings to improve health promotion and disease prevention.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 712 Practicum 2

    Units: .5
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Incorporates a service learning approach involving a partnership between the student, community organization and designated faculty or research team members.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 713 Health Education and Promotion

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Development of an action plan for health education and promotion, including the planning, designing and evaluation of instruction and materials.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 714 Community Health Funding and Support

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Approaches to the generation and allocation of financial support for community oral health policies, programs and systems.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 715 Community Health Practice Standards

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Standards of practice, regulations, policies and ethical principles that affect healthcare providers, payers and other stakeholders in community healthcare settings.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 716 Healthcare Communication Technology

    Units: 1
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Emerging technology for patient and professional health-related education and applications for patient access to care.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • COH 717 Practicum 3

    Units: .5
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Participation in a multidisciplinary team; collection of community health data to build a plan for sustainability and maintenance.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

Dental Biochemistry

  • DBIO 310 Oral Biochemistry

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Biochemical insight into oral tissues and saliva — emphasizing antimicrobial protection (systemic and therapeutic) against demineralization and connective tissue destruction.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • DBIO 501 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

    Units: 2
    Biochemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids — emphasizing molecular structure-function interrelatedness, integrated metabolism, and molecular biology of the cell.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

Dentistry

  • DENT 221 Introduction to Dentistry

    Units: 1
    History and current role of dental science in the health services field; review of research; overview of dental procedures with laboratory experience and practice observation.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • DENT 402 Formal Science-Writing

    Units: 2
    A scientist-taught, lecture- workshop-tutorial format for developing skills in formal science-writing (e.g., abstracts, journal articles, grants). Not open to students in the School of Dentistry.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

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