Table 1.

Mapping of the PLOs to CLOs of dental materials science course based on Bloom’s/Simpson’s taxonomy levels

Programme Learning Outcomes		Course Learning Outcomes	Bloom’s (C) / Simpson’s (P) Levels
1.	Apply the scientific knowledge to support, safe, effective, and efficient oral health care.	Explain the properties, requirements, composition, setting reaction, indications, contraindications, manipulative variables, and applications of dental materials	C2
2.	Perform independent general dental practice safely and effectively with good practical and clinical competency.	Demonstrate the practical skills required in simple and complex restorative procedures and fabrication of removable prosthesis with the appropriate handling and manipulation of dental materials	P4
3.	Demonstrate social skills and to display social responsibility involving the patient and the community in decisions relating to their health.
4.	Display good behaviour and apply ethical values as outlined by the dental profession and abide by the laws governing professional dental practice.
5.	Discuss effectively with peers in the dental and other health profession, patients, and community; develop teamwork and exhibit leadership qualities.
6.	Analyse critically and use latest scientific knowledge and techniques to solve problems for the benefit of patient.
7.	Practice principles of lifelong learning and participate in continuing professional development activities.
8.	Organise and manage general dental practice clinic and community programme with entrepreneurial spirit and skills to improve the oral health of the public