Category Archives: 1st year
Subjects
Anatomy:
In this 2nd semester of anatomy, the focus is on the internal organs (excluding the brain). During this semester, there are 3 tests which you must (pass mark = 6/10). If you fail any of them, you will get the opportunity to resit them at the end of the semester.
Basic Medical Terminology:
A continuation from last semester, with a credit test and then exam at the end of this semester.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this semester, you will learn basic language skills. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Ethics in dentistry:
A 1 semester course, with lectures only. Multiple choice credit test given at the end of the semester.
Histology & Embryology:
A 2 semester long course, with weekly practical lessons and lectures. There are 3 tests in each semester and must pass all to obtain credit.
Exam: At the end of 3rd semester and it consists of a slides exam (6/10 to pass) and then 3 oral questions.
Biochemistry I:
A 1 semester course, with weekly lessons and lectures. You must prepare topics for the lessons (similar to Med Chem). There are 3 tests during the semester; there is a credit test at the end of the semester.
Exam: “Ropot” part (on the computer), followed by an oral part with 2 questions.
Preclinical dentistry:
Written credit test at the end of 2nd semester.
Prosthetic technology:
Lectures given covering dental materials and their composition. Multiple choice credit test given at the end of semester 3.
Subjects
Anatomy:
This is the basis of the human body. It is a 3 semester course and in the first semester, you are taught about bones and an introduction to muscles. Near the end of the semester, there is an exam, based on bones.
During the semester, there are weekly lessons and lectures. Lessons are compulsary, lectures aren’t but they are highly recommended.
Biophysics:
This is a 1 semester course, which provides you with a basis to medical physics and an understanding as to how medical machines work. It consists of weekly practicals and 1 lecture.
There is a credit test, at the end of the semester, based on the practical topics and the pass mark is 6/10; you must pass this, to be able to do exam.
Exam: It consists of a written part with multiple choice questions; the pass mark is 14/25. Once you pass this, then you get to pick out 2 questions for the oral part. As a dentist, there will be additional questions relevant to dentistry.
Biology:
This is a 2 semester course, which consists of weekly practicals and lectures with seminars, every 2 weeks.
Exam: It is only a written multiple choice exam, with “yes, no, i don’t know” options. It consists of negative marking and the pass mark is 54/100.
Medical Chemistry:
This is a 1 semester course, with weekly lessons and lectures. There are 3 tests during the semester and if you pass all 3, you get to avoid doing the credit test. If you are not successful, you must do the credit test to obtain credit to do exam.
Exam: “Ropot” part – first part (on the computer), with multiple choice questions. The second part is written.
Basic Medical Terminology:
It is a 2 semester course in basic Latin and Greek medical terminology. There are credit tests at the end of both semesters then exam at the 2nd semester.
First Aid:
A 1 semester course with lessons every 2 weeks and weekly lectures, with an exam at the end of the semester.
Czech language:
This is taught until the end of 4th year. In this first semester, you will learn basic language skills. There are credit tests at the end of every semester and at the end of each year, there is an exam consisting of a written and oral part.
Preclinical dentistry:
This subject deals with the preclinical aspects of practice involving work on simulators. Consists of weekly lectures and practices.
The first semester mainly includes filling preparations. There will be a written credit test at the end of the semester.
1st year Dentistry Books
Anatomy:
1) Clinically Oriented Anatomy – by Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, Anne M. R. Agur – Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2009); ISBN 1605476528
2) Atlas of Human Anatomy by Netter, Frank H., 5th ed. (2010); ISBN 1416059512
3) Gross Anatomy and Structure of the Human Nervous System – Part I. Surface Anatomy and Structural Arrangement of the Central Nervous System (1999) by Petr Dubový; ISBN 8021021764 (Faculty book)
4) Instructions for Anatomical Dissection Course (1995) by Petr Dubový; ISBN 802101234X (Faculty book)
5) Color Atlas and textbook of Human Anatomy – Volume 1 (Locomotor System; ISBN 3-13-533305-1) and Volume 2 (Internal Organs; ISBN 3-13-533404-X)
6) Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion by Major M. Ash and Stanley Nelson, 8th ed. (2002); ISBN: 0721693822
7) Sobotta: Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol. 1: Head, Neck, Upper Limb (2006) by Johannes Sobotta; ISBN: 0443103488
Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol 2: Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Lower Limb (2006) by Johannes Sobotta; ISBN: 0443103496
Biophysics:
Fundamentals of Biophysics and Medical Technology (Brno, MU, 1 ed) by Hrazdira et al.; ISBN 978-80-210-4228-5 (Faculty book)
Medical Chemistry:
1) Medical Chemistry I. General and Inorganic Chemistry (Brno, MU, 1. ed. 2006) by Táborská E. et al.; ISBN 80-210-4091-2 (Faculty book)
2) Medical Chemistry II – Bioorganic Chemistry (Brno, MU, 1. ed.2006) by Dostál J. et al.; ISBN 80-210-4128-5 (Faculty book)
Biology:
Biology (International Edition) 9th ed. (2011) by Campbell, A. Neil, Reece, J.B.; ISBN: 0321739752
First Aid:
First Aid Manual, DK Publishing, 9th ed. (2011) ISBN: 9781405362146
Medical terminology:
Introduction to Latin and Greek Terminology in Medicine by Prucklová, R., Severová, M. (Brno, MU, 2001) ISBN: 80-210-2687-1 (Faculty book)
Czech:
Do You Want To Speak Czech? Chcete Mluvit Cesky? (Czech for Beginners); ISBN 8090111920
Biochemistry I:
1) Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews) (Paperback) by Pamela C., Ph.D. Champe, Richard A., Ph.D. Harvey, Denise R., Ph.D. Ferrier – 5th ed. (2010) ISBN: 9781609139988
2) Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry LANGE Basic Science by Robert K. Murray, Darryl K. Granner, Peter A. Mayes, Victor W. Rodwell – 28th ed. (2009) ISBN: 0071625917
Histology and Embryology:
1) Basic Histology (12th Edition) by Luis C. Junqueira, José Carneiro (2009) ISBN: 0071630201
2) The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology by K. L. Moore, T.V.N Persaud, 8th ed. (2007) ISBN: 9781416037064
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