• Course Code :
  ARC 221
• Level :
  Undergraduate
• Course Hours :
  3 Hours
• Department :
  3

Instructor information :

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:
	1- a.1- Identify microstructure of different categories of dental materials as metals and alloys, polymers and ceramics. 2- a.2- Describe different physical, mechanical and electrochemical properties and scientific terms used in dental materials science. 3- a.3- Name factors affecting different properties of dental materials. 4- a.4- State basic testing methodologies for different properties. 5- a.5- Recognize mechanisms involved in hardening of different categories of materials used in dentistry. 6- a.6- List challenges facing materials in dental field which may interfere with their successful utilization.
b. Intellectual Skills:
	1- b.1- Relate between microstructure of different dental materials and their properties. 2- b.2- Sketch curves describing different properties of dental materials. 3- b.3- Compare between related and/or confusing scientific terms used in the science of dental materials. 4- b.4- Explain the effect of different treatments of dental materials on the change of their structure, properties and applications. 5- b.5- Interpret different causes and signs of failures of different categories of dental materials. 6- b.6- Predict methods to improve qualities of dental materials.
c. Professional and Practical Skills:
	1- c.1- Categorize the different materials according to their microstructure. 2- c.2- Determine the use of different materials consistent with their physical, mechanical, and electrochemical properties. 3- c.3- Recognize the different testing machine and their use. 4- c.4- Find out the behavior of different materials during service in oral cavity.
d. General and Transferable Skills:
	1- d.1- Communicate effectively with colleagues, staff members and helping personnel. 2- d.2- Demonstrate appropriate professional attitude and behavior in different situations.

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