General introduction to chemical foundations, atoms, molecules and ions. Stoichiometry and chemical reactions. Properties of gases, solids and liquides, and properties af solutions. Atomic structure and the periodic table. Atomic bonding (ionic, covalent and metal) using VB theory. Chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases and the properties and application of aqueous solutions (buffers and solubility products. Thermochemistry (enhalpy, entropy, sponaneity and the Gibbs free energy). Electrochemistry (galvanic and electrolyic sells) and application of electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry.

The course is intended to introduce the main aspects of the morphology of human teeth. Particular attention will be placed on the linking of form and function and the value of this in dental treatment. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in tooth identification and in carving teeth in wax. The course is intended to build up knowledge and skills for continuing training in dentistry. Students attend an introductory lesson at the beginning of term. 

The course is intended to introduce the main aspects of the morphology of human teeth. Particular attention will be placed on the linking of form and function and the value of this in dental treatment. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in tooth identification and in carving teeth in wax. The course is intended to build up knowledge and skills for continuing training in dentistry.

An introductory course in anatomy and its foundations for dental students.

Cell biology (28 lectures), structure and function of the cell membrane and organelles, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi network, lysosome, peroxisomes and mitochondria. The cell cytoskeleton, actin, microtubules and intermediate filaments. The nucleus, the genomic material, the cell cycle, centrosome, nuclear membrane and nuclear pore. Replication, transcription and translation of the genome. An overview of the major signal transduction pathways. Cell-cell interaction and cellular interaction with the environment. The most common cell types will be introduced and their role within tissues. The cell biology of stem cells.

Embryology (12 L), fundamentals of the genesis of the human body, development of organ systems, with emphasis on head and neck.

General histology (12 L), major concepts of histology introduced, types of endothelial, connective, fat, neural, vascular and epidermal tissues. Emphasis on fundamentals of cell and tissue biology. Tissue specific histology. 

General Anatomy (30L), fundamentals of the human body, limbs and internal organs, both organ systems and individual organs in detail. Neuroanatomy, major division of the central and peripheral nervous system described and their function.

This course deals with the development of the face and oral cavity with special emphasis on the development, histological structure and function of the teeth and their supporting tissues.

The course is especially aimed at students on their first year of studies in disciplines within the field of health sciences. The joint Health science day is for incoming students of all faculties at the School of Health Sciences in January each year. The main topic is interdisciplinary cooperation and its importance. All basic factors of cooperation will be covered such as the common view on the right to good health, communication and ethics. Furthermore, the role and responsibility of health sciences.

The lectures consider: conjecture; scientific laws; analysis; definitions; differentiation; proof and scientific methods. The course also covers ethical concepts as applied to scientific research and health care. Lectures are held in the spring semester.

This is a course for pharmacy-, nursing- and dentistry students. The course will focus on metabolism, specifically metabolism important for these disciplines. The course will also cover plasma proteins and hemostasis, bioenergetics, anaerobic and oxidative metabolism, carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, fuel metabolism, iron, heme, liver, hormones and nutrition. The last part of the course is only intended for pharmacy and dentistry students with seminars on digestion, adsorption and nutrition highlighting the effects on human health.

The course addresses the different categories of psychological disorders and specifically the symptoms of depression and anxiety and their prevalence in Iceland. How best to work with patients who are anxious and or depressed. We strive to put the student in the patient’s shoes so that the student may more easily be able to appreciate the circumstances and also that he may more easily be able to address the needs of the elderly and handicapped. The description and the measurement of pain is introduced and information on the effect of pain on the individual.

Basic principles of organic chemistry with special reference to the medical disciplines. All main classes of organic compounds from alkanes to amines are covered together with their major reaction mechanisms. Structure and chemistry of biological compounds such as carbonhydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins with special reference to biochemistry, enzyme catalysed reaction and medicine in general.

Laboratory course in general and organic chemistry: General laboratory practice. Quantification and yield. Analysis of ions in urine. Exercises in thermochemistry and chemical kinetics. Acid-base properties and pH measurements. Determination of a reaction equilibrium and quantification of iron in iron tablets using spectroscopy. Synthesis of a few organic substances by a substitution reaction, an alkylation reaction and an aldol condensation. Qualitative analysis of organic functional groups by derivatization and thin layer chromatography. The lectures will focus on connecting the practical aspects of the laboratory experiments to their theoretical background.

Course Description:  The course will cover anatomy of the head and neck.  The lectures include: embryology, systematic anatomy and topographical anatomy of the head and neck; anatomy of the  head, face and neck.  Special emphasis will be placed on the anatomy of the face, oral cavity and its anatomical systems.

Improving Oral Health of Individuals.

Basic knowledge of the causes and consequences of oral diseases will be introduced, with an emphasis on how prevention can be applied. Review of the basics about promotion of dental health prevention to the public.

English summary.

TAN319 Radiation physics and basics in radiology for dental students. Autumn semester. 2nd year.

Radiation physiology and basics in radiology for dental students.This course will be based on part I and II in the textbook.

Textbook: Radiology I and II. Textbook: White and Pahroah’s Oral Radiology, Principles and interpretation. 8th Edition (Sanjay M. Mallya and Ernest W.N. Lam) 2019. (ISBN: 978-0-323-54383-5)

At the beginning of the semester, there will be a practical presentation of X-ray equipment used by the Faculty of Dentistry. Students will be given the opportunity to take oral radiographs, the basics of infection control when taking radiographs of the patient will be explained. How to treat patients when taking intra oral radiographs will be covered. This section is related to the clinical course «Analysis I». After the first lecture and demonstration the course will focus on the following:

Fundamentals of Radiation Physics with an emphasis on the use of ionizing radiation in dentistry.

Radiation physics: electromagnetic waves, X-ray equipment, measurement of ionizing radiation, attenuation coefficients and halving-thicknesses. Biological effects of ionizing radiation. Radiation protection and safety. The main types of imaging used in dentistry (medicine).

Radiographs in dentistry. Projection and geometry. Execution of recording. Different digital X-ray equipment for dental imaging (intra oral), film (analogue/film X-ray technology). Extra oral X-rays: panoramic radiographs (Orthopantomography), side images (Ceph), Anterior-posterior images (AP) and Cone beam CT scans (CBCT-Cone beam CT). Normal anatomy on What students have previously learned in traditional anatomy is transferred to what is seen on dental radiographs i.e. intra oral, Panoramic and other types of images related to dentistry, with an emphasis on intra oral and Panoramic radiographs.

LÆK212G is the first half of a course on human physiology, the latter part is contained in LÆK213G. Students of dentistry, food sciences and nutrition are taught together. A prerequisite for LÆK212G is a course in cell biology such as LÆK112G or MON204G. 

The course is made of lectures, discussion, team based learning, practical exercises, mid-term short exams and a final exam. The following subjects are covered in LÆK212G: Homeostatic control, cell membranes, membrane potentials, neural physiology, peripheral nerves, skeletal and smooth muscles, the central nervous system, control of body movement, the sensory system (somatic, gustatory and olfactory senses, pain, vision, hearing, equilibrium), the heart, the circulation and the blood. Three practicals are executed: Senes, Muscles, and Circulation. There is an obligatory attendance to each practical.

This is a course for pharmacy-, nursing- and dentistry students. The course covers topics, concepts and methods in genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology. Introductory seminars will give an overview of these different disciplines and their integration. The course will discuss: genetic material, genome, chromosomes, genes, mitosis and meiosis. Mendelian-, mitochondrial- and complex inheritance. DNA metabolism and recombinant DNA technology. RNA molecules, gene expression, transcription, amino acids, peptide bonds, protein translation and protein degradation. Protein structure, protein drugs, enzymes and enzyme kinetics. Transgenic animals and bioinformatics. Molecular biology of viruses and gene therapy. The importance of these disciplines in the health services will be emphasized.

The course covers oral examination and diagnosis of patients entering the THÍ dental clinic. Also a course in taking x-rays. 

The course covers cell and tissue changes, the consequences of cellular damage, inflammatory response, healing and repair, immunological responses, disorders of fluid and blood flow, hyperplasia and the nature of tumour growthcongentialdiseases, pathological changes in specific organs.

Introduction to the clinical subjects of dentistry for dental students and dental technicians.

Course in Immunology,

The course covers pathological changes and diseases of the oral tissues and jaws.

.

The aim of this course is to enable student to conduct their own data analyses. This includes familiarizing them with practical aspects of data cleaning/processing and statistical methods used within nutritional epidemiology. 

Short lectures will be given covering selected subjects followed by practical assignments. Assignments will contribute 100% to the final grade. 

Some experience with SPSS, SAS or related softwere in addition to having taken basic course in statistics is desierable, but not required.

Course describes the dental arches as a whole, occlusion and functional occlusion. The course comprises practical classes and seminars.

LÆK213G is the second half of a course on human physiology. A prerequisite is LÆK317G, which contains the former part.  Students of dentistry and nutrition are tought together.

The course is made of lectures, practicals, discussion groups, seminars, question practicals and mid-term short exams. The following subjects are covered in LÆK213G: The respiratory system, the urinary system, fluid and acid-base balance, control of food intake, the digestive system, hypothalamus and pituitary, circadian rythms, energy balance and temperature regulation, control of metabolism and growth (function of pancreas, thyroid and adrenals), reproductive physiology. Two practicals are executed: Kidney function or Digestion/metabolism control and Exercise physiology. One laboratory report, discussion hour and practical exam are part of each practical. There is an obligatory attendance to all practicals and discussion seminars, and an obligatory submittance of the reports. Each student gives one lecture at a seminar and presents one question practical of his/her own choice with an obligatory submittance of the presentation slides (powerpoint slides). There are 4 short exams during the semester and 3 of them form part of the semester grade.  There is a 75% obligatory attendance to the seminars and question practicals, and to all short mid-term

Course describes the dental arches as a whole, occlusion and functional occlusion. The course comprises practical classes and seminars.

Radiology II. Spring semester 3rd year. Students must hav passed the Radiology I exam before taking this course.

The third part of the textbook used in Radiology I in the autumn semester of the 2nd year will be used. (Chapters 18-32). Chapters 15 and 17 will also be covered.

Refresh the knowledge from Radiology I. Radiographic diagnosis of lesions and abnormalities in teeth and jaws. Differential interpretation. How to write an analysis of oral radiographs in the patient’s journal and its importance. What to look for when referring a patient to a specialist. At the beginning of the course, students receive assignments / radiographs that they have to analyse and write a report on. At the beginning of the course, it will be decided how the analyses will be presented.  Basics in dental radiographic analysis. Normal appearance, anatomical variability, lesions. Basic diagnosis of tooth decay and periodontal diseases with dental radiographs.  Dental anomalies.  Inflammation of the pulp and periodontium. Effects of radiation on teeth and bones. Effects of certain drugs on jawbone. Cysts, benign tumours and neoplasms in the jaws. Diseases that affect bone structure.  Malignant neoplasms (tumours and systemic malignancies). Tumours and metastases in the jaws and manifestations of systemic malignancies on dental radiographs. Trauma to teeth, jaws and adjacent tissues. Dental implants. Paranasal sinuses and connection with dentistry, with emphasis on the maxillary sinuses and differential diagnosis of pain /infections from teeth into the maxillary sinuses. Craniofacial anomalies and syndromes. Temporomandibular joint abnormalities. Soft tissue calcifications and ossifications. Salivary gland disease.

The course in pharmacology includes basic principles (mainly pharmacokinetics and related subjects and some demonstrations) and pharmacodynamics (emphasis on drugs used by dentists). The course is in two parts with a 3 hours written exam after each part. Textbook: Pharmacology by Rang, Dale, Ritter and Moore.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

The course (2 ECTS) is especially aimed at students who have completed at least three years of undergraduate studies in clinical disciplines within the field of health sciences. It is a prerequisite for the clinical course Interdisciplinary clinical cooperation: The HealthSquare (2 ECTS) (health care service for university students). The course is based on the theories of interprofessional education and various teaching strategies will be used in order to encourage active participation of students. Students will work together in interdisciplinary groups. The course is mainly focused on interdisciplinary theories, professionalism, interdisciplinary cooperation, team work and ethical decisions in health care.

Assessment (pass / fail) is based on  project work, activity in project work and exams that take place in electronic form in the teaching cycle. 

Teaching arrangements:
Students are divided into interdisciplinary study groups at the beginning of the semester that plan and execute their own meeting times and hand in their final assignments before the end of October. 

This course gives the basic principles of removable dental prosthetics in order to prepare the dental student for clinical work. The course consists of theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises. A theoretical lesson in science of dental materials is included. The course takes place in the first and second semester of the third year and ends with a theoretical exam after conclusion of practical exercises. A separate grade is given for the practical exercises.

To provide the student with basic knowledge, theory, understanding and technical proficiency in construction of complete dentures and removable partial dentures. To instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of removeable prosthodontics. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of basic terminology, indications and contra-indications involving the fabrication of different types of complete dentures as well as RPD's. He/she is expected to gain a comprehension of the rationale governing removable prosthodontic therapy. The student is also required to acquire necessary knowledge of dental materials for the respective technical purpose.

Pharmacodynamics: Pharmacology of endocrine glands, vitamins, iron, osteoporosis, drugs used in gout, nonopiate analgesics, nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs, pharmacology of the peripheral nervous system, pharmacology of the CNS, gastrointestinal drugs, antihypertensive drugs, cardiovascular drugs, anticoagulation drugs, antimicrobials, cytostatic drugs, immunosuppressive drugs, antihyperlipidemic agents, drugs for obesity.

Pharmacokinetics: Drug preparations and dosage forms, absorption, distribution, excretion, biotransformation of drugs, assay of drugs in the blood, side effects of drugs, drug interactions, receptors of drugs, drug effects and efficacy, geriatric pharmacology.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

The course is an introduction to epidemiological research methods and causal inference. An overview is provided on measure of disease occurrence, measures of outcome (relative risks), and study design (intervention studies, cohort studies and case-control studies). Systematic errors are reviewed and methods to avoid such errors in planning (study design) and in data analyses. Students get training in reviewing epidemiological studies.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

To provide the student with basic knowledge, theory, understanding and technical proficiency in construction of complete dentures and removable partial dentures. To instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain to stimulatetmaximum individual development in the field of removeable prosthodontics. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of basic terminology, indications and contra-indications involving the fabrication of different types of complete dentures as well as RPD's. He/she is expected to gain a comprehension of the rationale governing removable prosthodontic therapy. The student is also required to acquire necessary knowledge of dental materials for the respective technical purpose.

The course constitutes a practical guide to the preparation of a health-related research study. Modules include: reference search and handling, development of hypotheses, creation of a systematic critical review within chosen field of research, development and presentation of research proposals.

The course is for graduate students who have chosen a field/research question for their dissertation project.

Students in MPH Public Health Sciences and MS Epidemiology and Biostatistics must pass the course before starting work on their final thesis.

General introduction to chemical foundations, atoms, molecules and ions. Stoichiometry and chemical reactions. Properties of gases, solids and liquides, and properties af solutions. Atomic structure and the periodic table. Atomic bonding (ionic, covalent and metal) using VB theory. Chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases and the properties and application of aqueous solutions (buffers and solubility products. Thermochemistry (enhalpy, entropy, sponaneity and the Gibbs free energy). Electrochemistry (galvanic and electrolyic sells) and application of electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry.

The course is intended to introduce the main aspects of the morphology of human teeth. Particular attention will be placed on the linking of form and function and the value of this in dental treatment. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in tooth identification and in carving teeth in wax. The course is intended to build up knowledge and skills for continuing training in dentistry. Students attend an introductory lesson at the beginning of term. 

The course is intended to introduce the main aspects of the morphology of human teeth. Particular attention will be placed on the linking of form and function and the value of this in dental treatment. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in tooth identification and in carving teeth in wax. The course is intended to build up knowledge and skills for continuing training in dentistry.

An introductory course in anatomy and its foundations for dental students.

Cell biology (28 lectures), structure and function of the cell membrane and organelles, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi network, lysosome, peroxisomes and mitochondria. The cell cytoskeleton, actin, microtubules and intermediate filaments. The nucleus, the genomic material, the cell cycle, centrosome, nuclear membrane and nuclear pore. Replication, transcription and translation of the genome. An overview of the major signal transduction pathways. Cell-cell interaction and cellular interaction with the environment. The most common cell types will be introduced and their role within tissues. The cell biology of stem cells.

Embryology (12 L), fundamentals of the genesis of the human body, development of organ systems, with emphasis on head and neck.

General histology (12 L), major concepts of histology introduced, types of endothelial, connective, fat, neural, vascular and epidermal tissues. Emphasis on fundamentals of cell and tissue biology. Tissue specific histology. 

General Anatomy (30L), fundamentals of the human body, limbs and internal organs, both organ systems and individual organs in detail. Neuroanatomy, major division of the central and peripheral nervous system described and their function.

This course deals with the development of the face and oral cavity with special emphasis on the development, histological structure and function of the teeth and their supporting tissues.

The course is especially aimed at students on their first year of studies in disciplines within the field of health sciences. The joint Health science day is for incoming students of all faculties at the School of Health Sciences in January each year. The main topic is interdisciplinary cooperation and its importance. All basic factors of cooperation will be covered such as the common view on the right to good health, communication and ethics. Furthermore, the role and responsibility of health sciences.

The lectures consider: conjecture; scientific laws; analysis; definitions; differentiation; proof and scientific methods. The course also covers ethical concepts as applied to scientific research and health care. Lectures are held in the spring semester.

This is a course for pharmacy-, nursing- and dentistry students. The course will focus on metabolism, specifically metabolism important for these disciplines. The course will also cover plasma proteins and hemostasis, bioenergetics, anaerobic and oxidative metabolism, carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, fuel metabolism, iron, heme, liver, hormones and nutrition. The last part of the course is only intended for pharmacy and dentistry students with seminars on digestion, adsorption and nutrition highlighting the effects on human health.

The course addresses the different categories of psychological disorders and specifically the symptoms of depression and anxiety and their prevalence in Iceland. How best to work with patients who are anxious and or depressed. We strive to put the student in the patient’s shoes so that the student may more easily be able to appreciate the circumstances and also that he may more easily be able to address the needs of the elderly and handicapped. The description and the measurement of pain is introduced and information on the effect of pain on the individual.

Basic principles of organic chemistry with special reference to the medical disciplines. All main classes of organic compounds from alkanes to amines are covered together with their major reaction mechanisms. Structure and chemistry of biological compounds such as carbonhydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins with special reference to biochemistry, enzyme catalysed reaction and medicine in general.

Laboratory course in general and organic chemistry: General laboratory practice. Quantification and yield. Analysis of ions in urine. Exercises in thermochemistry and chemical kinetics. Acid-base properties and pH measurements. Determination of a reaction equilibrium and quantification of iron in iron tablets using spectroscopy. Synthesis of a few organic substances by a substitution reaction, an alkylation reaction and an aldol condensation. Qualitative analysis of organic functional groups by derivatization and thin layer chromatography. The lectures will focus on connecting the practical aspects of the laboratory experiments to their theoretical background.

Course Description:  The course will cover anatomy of the head and neck.  The lectures include: embryology, systematic anatomy and topographical anatomy of the head and neck; anatomy of the  head, face and neck.  Special emphasis will be placed on the anatomy of the face, oral cavity and its anatomical systems.

Improving Oral Health of Individuals.

Basic knowledge of the causes and consequences of oral diseases will be introduced, with an emphasis on how prevention can be applied. Review of the basics about promotion of dental health prevention to the public.

English summary.

TAN319 Radiation physics and basics in radiology for dental students. Autumn semester. 2nd year.

Radiation physiology and basics in radiology for dental students.This course will be based on part I and II in the textbook.

Textbook: Radiology I and II. Textbook: White and Pahroah’s Oral Radiology, Principles and interpretation. 8th Edition (Sanjay M. Mallya and Ernest W.N. Lam) 2019. (ISBN: 978-0-323-54383-5)

At the beginning of the semester, there will be a practical presentation of X-ray equipment used by the Faculty of Dentistry. Students will be given the opportunity to take oral radiographs, the basics of infection control when taking radiographs of the patient will be explained. How to treat patients when taking intra oral radiographs will be covered. This section is related to the clinical course «Analysis I». After the first lecture and demonstration the course will focus on the following:

Fundamentals of Radiation Physics with an emphasis on the use of ionizing radiation in dentistry.

Radiation physics: electromagnetic waves, X-ray equipment, measurement of ionizing radiation, attenuation coefficients and halving-thicknesses. Biological effects of ionizing radiation. Radiation protection and safety. The main types of imaging used in dentistry (medicine).

Radiographs in dentistry. Projection and geometry. Execution of recording. Different digital X-ray equipment for dental imaging (intra oral), film (analogue/film X-ray technology). Extra oral X-rays: panoramic radiographs (Orthopantomography), side images (Ceph), Anterior-posterior images (AP) and Cone beam CT scans (CBCT-Cone beam CT). Normal anatomy on What students have previously learned in traditional anatomy is transferred to what is seen on dental radiographs i.e. intra oral, Panoramic and other types of images related to dentistry, with an emphasis on intra oral and Panoramic radiographs.

LÆK212G is the first half of a course on human physiology, the latter part is contained in LÆK213G. Students of dentistry, food sciences and nutrition are taught together. A prerequisite for LÆK212G is a course in cell biology such as LÆK112G or MON204G. 

The course is made of lectures, discussion, team based learning, practical exercises, mid-term short exams and a final exam. The following subjects are covered in LÆK212G: Homeostatic control, cell membranes, membrane potentials, neural physiology, peripheral nerves, skeletal and smooth muscles, the central nervous system, control of body movement, the sensory system (somatic, gustatory and olfactory senses, pain, vision, hearing, equilibrium), the heart, the circulation and the blood. Three practicals are executed: Senes, Muscles, and Circulation. There is an obligatory attendance to each practical.

This is a course for pharmacy-, nursing- and dentistry students. The course covers topics, concepts and methods in genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology. Introductory seminars will give an overview of these different disciplines and their integration. The course will discuss: genetic material, genome, chromosomes, genes, mitosis and meiosis. Mendelian-, mitochondrial- and complex inheritance. DNA metabolism and recombinant DNA technology. RNA molecules, gene expression, transcription, amino acids, peptide bonds, protein translation and protein degradation. Protein structure, protein drugs, enzymes and enzyme kinetics. Transgenic animals and bioinformatics. Molecular biology of viruses and gene therapy. The importance of these disciplines in the health services will be emphasized.

The course covers oral examination and diagnosis of patients entering the THÍ dental clinic. Also a course in taking x-rays. 

The course covers cell and tissue changes, the consequences of cellular damage, inflammatory response, healing and repair, immunological responses, disorders of fluid and blood flow, hyperplasia and the nature of tumour growthcongentialdiseases, pathological changes in specific organs.

Introduction to the clinical subjects of dentistry for dental students and dental technicians.

Course in Immunology,

The course covers pathological changes and diseases of the oral tissues and jaws.

.

The aim of this course is to enable student to conduct their own data analyses. This includes familiarizing them with practical aspects of data cleaning/processing and statistical methods used within nutritional epidemiology. 

Short lectures will be given covering selected subjects followed by practical assignments. Assignments will contribute 100% to the final grade. 

Some experience with SPSS, SAS or related softwere in addition to having taken basic course in statistics is desierable, but not required.

Course describes the dental arches as a whole, occlusion and functional occlusion. The course comprises practical classes and seminars.

LÆK213G is the second half of a course on human physiology. A prerequisite is LÆK317G, which contains the former part.  Students of dentistry and nutrition are tought together.

The course is made of lectures, practicals, discussion groups, seminars, question practicals and mid-term short exams. The following subjects are covered in LÆK213G: The respiratory system, the urinary system, fluid and acid-base balance, control of food intake, the digestive system, hypothalamus and pituitary, circadian rythms, energy balance and temperature regulation, control of metabolism and growth (function of pancreas, thyroid and adrenals), reproductive physiology. Two practicals are executed: Kidney function or Digestion/metabolism control and Exercise physiology. One laboratory report, discussion hour and practical exam are part of each practical. There is an obligatory attendance to all practicals and discussion seminars, and an obligatory submittance of the reports. Each student gives one lecture at a seminar and presents one question practical of his/her own choice with an obligatory submittance of the presentation slides (powerpoint slides). There are 4 short exams during the semester and 3 of them form part of the semester grade.  There is a 75% obligatory attendance to the seminars and question practicals, and to all short mid-term

Course describes the dental arches as a whole, occlusion and functional occlusion. The course comprises practical classes and seminars.

Radiology II. Spring semester 3rd year. Students must hav passed the Radiology I exam before taking this course.

The third part of the textbook used in Radiology I in the autumn semester of the 2nd year will be used. (Chapters 18-32). Chapters 15 and 17 will also be covered.

Refresh the knowledge from Radiology I. Radiographic diagnosis of lesions and abnormalities in teeth and jaws. Differential interpretation. How to write an analysis of oral radiographs in the patient’s journal and its importance. What to look for when referring a patient to a specialist. At the beginning of the course, students receive assignments / radiographs that they have to analyse and write a report on. At the beginning of the course, it will be decided how the analyses will be presented.  Basics in dental radiographic analysis. Normal appearance, anatomical variability, lesions. Basic diagnosis of tooth decay and periodontal diseases with dental radiographs.  Dental anomalies.  Inflammation of the pulp and periodontium. Effects of radiation on teeth and bones. Effects of certain drugs on jawbone. Cysts, benign tumours and neoplasms in the jaws. Diseases that affect bone structure.  Malignant neoplasms (tumours and systemic malignancies). Tumours and metastases in the jaws and manifestations of systemic malignancies on dental radiographs. Trauma to teeth, jaws and adjacent tissues. Dental implants. Paranasal sinuses and connection with dentistry, with emphasis on the maxillary sinuses and differential diagnosis of pain /infections from teeth into the maxillary sinuses. Craniofacial anomalies and syndromes. Temporomandibular joint abnormalities. Soft tissue calcifications and ossifications. Salivary gland disease.

The course in pharmacology includes basic principles (mainly pharmacokinetics and related subjects and some demonstrations) and pharmacodynamics (emphasis on drugs used by dentists). The course is in two parts with a 3 hours written exam after each part. Textbook: Pharmacology by Rang, Dale, Ritter and Moore.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

The course (2 ECTS) is especially aimed at students who have completed at least three years of undergraduate studies in clinical disciplines within the field of health sciences. It is a prerequisite for the clinical course Interdisciplinary clinical cooperation: The HealthSquare (2 ECTS) (health care service for university students). The course is based on the theories of interprofessional education and various teaching strategies will be used in order to encourage active participation of students. Students will work together in interdisciplinary groups. The course is mainly focused on interdisciplinary theories, professionalism, interdisciplinary cooperation, team work and ethical decisions in health care.

Assessment (pass / fail) is based on  project work, activity in project work and exams that take place in electronic form in the teaching cycle. 

Teaching arrangements:
Students are divided into interdisciplinary study groups at the beginning of the semester that plan and execute their own meeting times and hand in their final assignments before the end of October. 

This course gives the basic principles of removable dental prosthetics in order to prepare the dental student for clinical work. The course consists of theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises. A theoretical lesson in science of dental materials is included. The course takes place in the first and second semester of the third year and ends with a theoretical exam after conclusion of practical exercises. A separate grade is given for the practical exercises.

To provide the student with basic knowledge, theory, understanding and technical proficiency in construction of complete dentures and removable partial dentures. To instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of removeable prosthodontics. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of basic terminology, indications and contra-indications involving the fabrication of different types of complete dentures as well as RPD's. He/she is expected to gain a comprehension of the rationale governing removable prosthodontic therapy. The student is also required to acquire necessary knowledge of dental materials for the respective technical purpose.

Pharmacodynamics: Pharmacology of endocrine glands, vitamins, iron, osteoporosis, drugs used in gout, nonopiate analgesics, nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs, pharmacology of the peripheral nervous system, pharmacology of the CNS, gastrointestinal drugs, antihypertensive drugs, cardiovascular drugs, anticoagulation drugs, antimicrobials, cytostatic drugs, immunosuppressive drugs, antihyperlipidemic agents, drugs for obesity.

Pharmacokinetics: Drug preparations and dosage forms, absorption, distribution, excretion, biotransformation of drugs, assay of drugs in the blood, side effects of drugs, drug interactions, receptors of drugs, drug effects and efficacy, geriatric pharmacology.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

The course is an introduction to epidemiological research methods and causal inference. An overview is provided on measure of disease occurrence, measures of outcome (relative risks), and study design (intervention studies, cohort studies and case-control studies). Systematic errors are reviewed and methods to avoid such errors in planning (study design) and in data analyses. Students get training in reviewing epidemiological studies.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

To provide the student with basic knowledge, theory, understanding and technical proficiency in construction of complete dentures and removable partial dentures. To instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain to stimulatetmaximum individual development in the field of removeable prosthodontics. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of basic terminology, indications and contra-indications involving the fabrication of different types of complete dentures as well as RPD's. He/she is expected to gain a comprehension of the rationale governing removable prosthodontic therapy. The student is also required to acquire necessary knowledge of dental materials for the respective technical purpose.

The course constitutes a practical guide to the preparation of a health-related research study. Modules include: reference search and handling, development of hypotheses, creation of a systematic critical review within chosen field of research, development and presentation of research proposals.

The course is for graduate students who have chosen a field/research question for their dissertation project.

Students in MPH Public Health Sciences and MS Epidemiology and Biostatistics must pass the course before starting work on their final thesis.

General introduction to chemical foundations, atoms, molecules and ions. Stoichiometry and chemical reactions. Properties of gases, solids and liquides, and properties af solutions. Atomic structure and the periodic table. Atomic bonding (ionic, covalent and metal) using VB theory. Chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases and the properties and application of aqueous solutions (buffers and solubility products. Thermochemistry (enhalpy, entropy, sponaneity and the Gibbs free energy). Electrochemistry (galvanic and electrolyic sells) and application of electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry.

The course is intended to introduce the main aspects of the morphology of human teeth. Particular attention will be placed on the linking of form and function and the value of this in dental treatment. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in tooth identification and in carving teeth in wax. The course is intended to build up knowledge and skills for continuing training in dentistry. Students attend an introductory lesson at the beginning of term. 

The course is intended to introduce the main aspects of the morphology of human teeth. Particular attention will be placed on the linking of form and function and the value of this in dental treatment. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in tooth identification and in carving teeth in wax. The course is intended to build up knowledge and skills for continuing training in dentistry.

An introductory course in anatomy and its foundations for dental students.

Cell biology (28 lectures), structure and function of the cell membrane and organelles, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi network, lysosome, peroxisomes and mitochondria. The cell cytoskeleton, actin, microtubules and intermediate filaments. The nucleus, the genomic material, the cell cycle, centrosome, nuclear membrane and nuclear pore. Replication, transcription and translation of the genome. An overview of the major signal transduction pathways. Cell-cell interaction and cellular interaction with the environment. The most common cell types will be introduced and their role within tissues. The cell biology of stem cells.

Embryology (12 L), fundamentals of the genesis of the human body, development of organ systems, with emphasis on head and neck.

General histology (12 L), major concepts of histology introduced, types of endothelial, connective, fat, neural, vascular and epidermal tissues. Emphasis on fundamentals of cell and tissue biology. Tissue specific histology. 

General Anatomy (30L), fundamentals of the human body, limbs and internal organs, both organ systems and individual organs in detail. Neuroanatomy, major division of the central and peripheral nervous system described and their function.

This course deals with the development of the face and oral cavity with special emphasis on the development, histological structure and function of the teeth and their supporting tissues.

The course is especially aimed at students on their first year of studies in disciplines within the field of health sciences. The joint Health science day is for incoming students of all faculties at the School of Health Sciences in January each year. The main topic is interdisciplinary cooperation and its importance. All basic factors of cooperation will be covered such as the common view on the right to good health, communication and ethics. Furthermore, the role and responsibility of health sciences.

The lectures consider: conjecture; scientific laws; analysis; definitions; differentiation; proof and scientific methods. The course also covers ethical concepts as applied to scientific research and health care. Lectures are held in the spring semester.

This is a course for pharmacy-, nursing- and dentistry students. The course will focus on metabolism, specifically metabolism important for these disciplines. The course will also cover plasma proteins and hemostasis, bioenergetics, anaerobic and oxidative metabolism, carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, fuel metabolism, iron, heme, liver, hormones and nutrition. The last part of the course is only intended for pharmacy and dentistry students with seminars on digestion, adsorption and nutrition highlighting the effects on human health.

The course addresses the different categories of psychological disorders and specifically the symptoms of depression and anxiety and their prevalence in Iceland. How best to work with patients who are anxious and or depressed. We strive to put the student in the patient’s shoes so that the student may more easily be able to appreciate the circumstances and also that he may more easily be able to address the needs of the elderly and handicapped. The description and the measurement of pain is introduced and information on the effect of pain on the individual.

Basic principles of organic chemistry with special reference to the medical disciplines. All main classes of organic compounds from alkanes to amines are covered together with their major reaction mechanisms. Structure and chemistry of biological compounds such as carbonhydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins with special reference to biochemistry, enzyme catalysed reaction and medicine in general.

Laboratory course in general and organic chemistry: General laboratory practice. Quantification and yield. Analysis of ions in urine. Exercises in thermochemistry and chemical kinetics. Acid-base properties and pH measurements. Determination of a reaction equilibrium and quantification of iron in iron tablets using spectroscopy. Synthesis of a few organic substances by a substitution reaction, an alkylation reaction and an aldol condensation. Qualitative analysis of organic functional groups by derivatization and thin layer chromatography. The lectures will focus on connecting the practical aspects of the laboratory experiments to their theoretical background.

Course Description:  The course will cover anatomy of the head and neck.  The lectures include: embryology, systematic anatomy and topographical anatomy of the head and neck; anatomy of the  head, face and neck.  Special emphasis will be placed on the anatomy of the face, oral cavity and its anatomical systems.

Improving Oral Health of Individuals.

Basic knowledge of the causes and consequences of oral diseases will be introduced, with an emphasis on how prevention can be applied. Review of the basics about promotion of dental health prevention to the public.

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TAN319 Radiation physics and basics in radiology for dental students. Autumn semester. 2nd year.

Radiation physiology and basics in radiology for dental students.This course will be based on part I and II in the textbook.

Textbook: Radiology I and II. Textbook: White and Pahroah’s Oral Radiology, Principles and interpretation. 8th Edition (Sanjay M. Mallya and Ernest W.N. Lam) 2019. (ISBN: 978-0-323-54383-5)

At the beginning of the semester, there will be a practical presentation of X-ray equipment used by the Faculty of Dentistry. Students will be given the opportunity to take oral radiographs, the basics of infection control when taking radiographs of the patient will be explained. How to treat patients when taking intra oral radiographs will be covered. This section is related to the clinical course «Analysis I». After the first lecture and demonstration the course will focus on the following:

Fundamentals of Radiation Physics with an emphasis on the use of ionizing radiation in dentistry.

Radiation physics: electromagnetic waves, X-ray equipment, measurement of ionizing radiation, attenuation coefficients and halving-thicknesses. Biological effects of ionizing radiation. Radiation protection and safety. The main types of imaging used in dentistry (medicine).

Radiographs in dentistry. Projection and geometry. Execution of recording. Different digital X-ray equipment for dental imaging (intra oral), film (analogue/film X-ray technology). Extra oral X-rays: panoramic radiographs (Orthopantomography), side images (Ceph), Anterior-posterior images (AP) and Cone beam CT scans (CBCT-Cone beam CT). Normal anatomy on What students have previously learned in traditional anatomy is transferred to what is seen on dental radiographs i.e. intra oral, Panoramic and other types of images related to dentistry, with an emphasis on intra oral and Panoramic radiographs.

LÆK212G is the first half of a course on human physiology, the latter part is contained in LÆK213G. Students of dentistry, food sciences and nutrition are taught together. A prerequisite for LÆK212G is a course in cell biology such as LÆK112G or MON204G. 

The course is made of lectures, discussion, team based learning, practical exercises, mid-term short exams and a final exam. The following subjects are covered in LÆK212G: Homeostatic control, cell membranes, membrane potentials, neural physiology, peripheral nerves, skeletal and smooth muscles, the central nervous system, control of body movement, the sensory system (somatic, gustatory and olfactory senses, pain, vision, hearing, equilibrium), the heart, the circulation and the blood. Three practicals are executed: Senes, Muscles, and Circulation. There is an obligatory attendance to each practical.

This is a course for pharmacy-, nursing- and dentistry students. The course covers topics, concepts and methods in genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology. Introductory seminars will give an overview of these different disciplines and their integration. The course will discuss: genetic material, genome, chromosomes, genes, mitosis and meiosis. Mendelian-, mitochondrial- and complex inheritance. DNA metabolism and recombinant DNA technology. RNA molecules, gene expression, transcription, amino acids, peptide bonds, protein translation and protein degradation. Protein structure, protein drugs, enzymes and enzyme kinetics. Transgenic animals and bioinformatics. Molecular biology of viruses and gene therapy. The importance of these disciplines in the health services will be emphasized.

The course covers oral examination and diagnosis of patients entering the THÍ dental clinic. Also a course in taking x-rays. 

The course covers cell and tissue changes, the consequences of cellular damage, inflammatory response, healing and repair, immunological responses, disorders of fluid and blood flow, hyperplasia and the nature of tumour growthcongentialdiseases, pathological changes in specific organs.

Introduction to the clinical subjects of dentistry for dental students and dental technicians.

Course in Immunology,

The course covers pathological changes and diseases of the oral tissues and jaws.

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The aim of this course is to enable student to conduct their own data analyses. This includes familiarizing them with practical aspects of data cleaning/processing and statistical methods used within nutritional epidemiology. 

Short lectures will be given covering selected subjects followed by practical assignments. Assignments will contribute 100% to the final grade. 

Some experience with SPSS, SAS or related softwere in addition to having taken basic course in statistics is desierable, but not required.

Course describes the dental arches as a whole, occlusion and functional occlusion. The course comprises practical classes and seminars.

LÆK213G is the second half of a course on human physiology. A prerequisite is LÆK317G, which contains the former part.  Students of dentistry and nutrition are tought together.

The course is made of lectures, practicals, discussion groups, seminars, question practicals and mid-term short exams. The following subjects are covered in LÆK213G: The respiratory system, the urinary system, fluid and acid-base balance, control of food intake, the digestive system, hypothalamus and pituitary, circadian rythms, energy balance and temperature regulation, control of metabolism and growth (function of pancreas, thyroid and adrenals), reproductive physiology. Two practicals are executed: Kidney function or Digestion/metabolism control and Exercise physiology. One laboratory report, discussion hour and practical exam are part of each practical. There is an obligatory attendance to all practicals and discussion seminars, and an obligatory submittance of the reports. Each student gives one lecture at a seminar and presents one question practical of his/her own choice with an obligatory submittance of the presentation slides (powerpoint slides). There are 4 short exams during the semester and 3 of them form part of the semester grade.  There is a 75% obligatory attendance to the seminars and question practicals, and to all short mid-term

Course describes the dental arches as a whole, occlusion and functional occlusion. The course comprises practical classes and seminars.

Radiology II. Spring semester 3rd year. Students must hav passed the Radiology I exam before taking this course.

The third part of the textbook used in Radiology I in the autumn semester of the 2nd year will be used. (Chapters 18-32). Chapters 15 and 17 will also be covered.

Refresh the knowledge from Radiology I. Radiographic diagnosis of lesions and abnormalities in teeth and jaws. Differential interpretation. How to write an analysis of oral radiographs in the patient’s journal and its importance. What to look for when referring a patient to a specialist. At the beginning of the course, students receive assignments / radiographs that they have to analyse and write a report on. At the beginning of the course, it will be decided how the analyses will be presented.  Basics in dental radiographic analysis. Normal appearance, anatomical variability, lesions. Basic diagnosis of tooth decay and periodontal diseases with dental radiographs.  Dental anomalies.  Inflammation of the pulp and periodontium. Effects of radiation on teeth and bones. Effects of certain drugs on jawbone. Cysts, benign tumours and neoplasms in the jaws. Diseases that affect bone structure.  Malignant neoplasms (tumours and systemic malignancies). Tumours and metastases in the jaws and manifestations of systemic malignancies on dental radiographs. Trauma to teeth, jaws and adjacent tissues. Dental implants. Paranasal sinuses and connection with dentistry, with emphasis on the maxillary sinuses and differential diagnosis of pain /infections from teeth into the maxillary sinuses. Craniofacial anomalies and syndromes. Temporomandibular joint abnormalities. Soft tissue calcifications and ossifications. Salivary gland disease.

The course in pharmacology includes basic principles (mainly pharmacokinetics and related subjects and some demonstrations) and pharmacodynamics (emphasis on drugs used by dentists). The course is in two parts with a 3 hours written exam after each part. Textbook: Pharmacology by Rang, Dale, Ritter and Moore.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

The course (2 ECTS) is especially aimed at students who have completed at least three years of undergraduate studies in clinical disciplines within the field of health sciences. It is a prerequisite for the clinical course Interdisciplinary clinical cooperation: The HealthSquare (2 ECTS) (health care service for university students). The course is based on the theories of interprofessional education and various teaching strategies will be used in order to encourage active participation of students. Students will work together in interdisciplinary groups. The course is mainly focused on interdisciplinary theories, professionalism, interdisciplinary cooperation, team work and ethical decisions in health care.

Assessment (pass / fail) is based on  project work, activity in project work and exams that take place in electronic form in the teaching cycle. 

Teaching arrangements:
Students are divided into interdisciplinary study groups at the beginning of the semester that plan and execute their own meeting times and hand in their final assignments before the end of October. 

This course gives the basic principles of removable dental prosthetics in order to prepare the dental student for clinical work. The course consists of theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises. A theoretical lesson in science of dental materials is included. The course takes place in the first and second semester of the third year and ends with a theoretical exam after conclusion of practical exercises. A separate grade is given for the practical exercises.

To provide the student with basic knowledge, theory, understanding and technical proficiency in construction of complete dentures and removable partial dentures. To instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of removeable prosthodontics. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of basic terminology, indications and contra-indications involving the fabrication of different types of complete dentures as well as RPD's. He/she is expected to gain a comprehension of the rationale governing removable prosthodontic therapy. The student is also required to acquire necessary knowledge of dental materials for the respective technical purpose.

Pharmacodynamics: Pharmacology of endocrine glands, vitamins, iron, osteoporosis, drugs used in gout, nonopiate analgesics, nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs, pharmacology of the peripheral nervous system, pharmacology of the CNS, gastrointestinal drugs, antihypertensive drugs, cardiovascular drugs, anticoagulation drugs, antimicrobials, cytostatic drugs, immunosuppressive drugs, antihyperlipidemic agents, drugs for obesity.

Pharmacokinetics: Drug preparations and dosage forms, absorption, distribution, excretion, biotransformation of drugs, assay of drugs in the blood, side effects of drugs, drug interactions, receptors of drugs, drug effects and efficacy, geriatric pharmacology.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

Students obtain a basic knowledge of theoritcal principles and gain, technical proficiency in single - extra - coronal tooth restoration as well as in the fixed replacement of missing teeth. The aim is to instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain so as to stimulate maximum individual development in the field of fixed prosthodontics.

The course is an introduction to epidemiological research methods and causal inference. An overview is provided on measure of disease occurrence, measures of outcome (relative risks), and study design (intervention studies, cohort studies and case-control studies). Systematic errors are reviewed and methods to avoid such errors in planning (study design) and in data analyses. Students get training in reviewing epidemiological studies.

The course covers the basic terchniques of operative dentistry, restorations, and dental materials.

To provide the student with basic knowledge, theory, understanding and technical proficiency in construction of complete dentures and removable partial dentures. To instill in the student the necessary cognitive and affective qualities to permit a successful continuation in his/her training in the clinical domain to stimulatetmaximum individual development in the field of removeable prosthodontics. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of basic terminology, indications and contra-indications involving the fabrication of different types of complete dentures as well as RPD's. He/she is expected to gain a comprehension of the rationale governing removable prosthodontic therapy. The student is also required to acquire necessary knowledge of dental materials for the respective technical purpose.

The course constitutes a practical guide to the preparation of a health-related research study. Modules include: reference search and handling, development of hypotheses, creation of a systematic critical review within chosen field of research, development and presentation of research proposals.

The course is for graduate students who have chosen a field/research question for their dissertation project.

Students in MPH Public Health Sciences and MS Epidemiology and Biostatistics must pass the course before starting work on their final thesis.