Science of materials 1Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows about the chemical and physical characteristics of different non-metals used in dental technique. He/she can use them under instructions in basic dental technical work, in complete and partial prosthetics and as auxiliary materials in different work phases and methods. He can consider the hazards both to him-/herself and to the environment caused by dust, gases and odours arising from the materials. The student can handle waste materials in the correct way.

Content

- non-metals in dental technique
- practice work
- occupational safety.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.