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DART
1000 First Year Experience
(2-0-2 Institutional credit only)
DART 1000 is a two hour first-year experience course designed to assist first-year
students in the transition into college. The course focuses on academic success skills,
College policies and resources, as well as other topics designed to assist in the adjustment
to the academic and social community at Darton State College. DART 1000 is required
for all first-time students (full or part-time). Who do not enter the college with at least 12
earned hours of college credit. A grade of “C” is required to pass this class.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: Every Semester.
DHYG
1101 Orofacial Anatomy
(4-0-4)
A study of the anatomical sciences of the orofacial region to include oral histology and
embryology; head and neck anatomy, and dental anatomy.
Prerequisite: Admission into Dental Hygiene Program.
Offered: Fall.
DHYG
1110 Nutrition
(1-0-1)
An overview of the major nutrient classifications, functions, sources and deficiencies.
Emphasis on the well-balanced diet for maintenance of health.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1151K.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG
1114 Radiology
(2-3-3)
Basic principles of roentgenographic techniques including exposing, processing,
mounting and charting radiographs. Anatomical landmarks for interpretation and safety
precautions for the patient and operator.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1101, 1121, 1131 with grades of C or better.
Corequisites: DHYG 1110, DHYG 1122, DHYG 1132, DHYG 2100.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG
1121 Dental Hygiene Lecture I
(3-0-3)
An introduction to fundamental concepts relating to the profession of dentistry, including
terminology, history and organization. A study of asepsis, patient assessment, deposits
and preventive services.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
Offered: Fall.
DHYG
1122 Dental Hygiene Lecture II
(2-0-2)
A continued study of patient management and education, and also dental hygiene
treatment.
Corequisites: DHYG 1110, 1114, 1132, 2100.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1101, 1121, 1131 with grades of C or better.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG
1131 Dental Hygiene Clinic I
(0-6-2)
An introduction to specific tasks required for delivery of dental hygiene services;
infection control, patient assessment, scaling, and polishing and fluoride application
procedures. Students acquire competencies through manikin and peer experiences under
continuous supervision by clinical faculty.
Prerequisite: Admission into Dental Hygiene program.
Offered: Fall.