hcs2iaa introduction to audiology a
INTRODUCTION TO THE AUDITORY SYSTEM A: BASICS OF HEARING
HCS2IAA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The auditory system extends from the external ear to the auditory cortex. The journey of sound will be the general topic of this subject. The role of hearing in communication and speech will be explored. The physiological process of hearing, from a mechanical vibration to sound comprehension, will be explained. The basic knowledge gained in this subject will provide a platform for audiologists to understand the pathology of the auditory system.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBojana Sarkic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHCAU) will be given preference over students not enrolled in this course. This subject has a quota.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An introduction to the physiology of hearing | Recommended | Pickles, J 2012 | EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING, NETHERLANDS. |
| Readings | Ballantyne's deafness | Recommended | Graham, J 2009 | WILEY, LONDON. |
| Readings | Human physiology | Recommended | Davies, A, Blakely, A and Kidd, C 2001 | CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH. |
| Readings | Human physiology: the mechanisms of body Function | Recommended | Vander, A, Sherman, J and Luciano, D 2001 | MCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Lecture notes on human physiology | Recommended | Bray, J, et al 1999 | BLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD. |
| Readings | Principles of physiology | Recommended | Berne, R and Levy, M 2000 | MOSBY, ST LOUIS. |
| Readings | Review of medical physiology | Recommended | Ganong, W 2001 | MCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Textbook of medical physiology | Recommended | Guyton, A and Hall, J 2000 | SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Hearing loss has an ethical and social dimension related to the Deaf community. You will be able to: a. Recognize the dynamics of the Deaf communities; b. Understand the concept of Deafhood and Deaf identity; c. Understand the debate about the ethical implications regarding treating hearing loss as a pathological entity and the ethical dilemma of cochlear implants.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Written exam; Essay assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
02. The way the inner ear works forms the basis for all management theories of hearing loss. You will be able to: a. Understand the fluid spaces of the cochlea; b. Recognize the intricate ionic composition of different cochlear fluids; c. Apply the basics of the physiology of haircells to the principles of transduction of sound and neural transmission within the auditory nerve.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshop classes; Written exam; In class quiz.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. The way the central auditory system is structured makes it optimal for its function. You will be able to: a. Understand the basic structure of the cochlear branch of the 8th cranial nerve, the internal auditory meatus and the cerebello-pontine angle; b. Recognize the basic structure of the auditory brainstem and auditory cortex; c. Apply the principles of neural transduction to the auditory system.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshop classes; Written exam; Participate in class debate.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Ageing and noise exposure are the two main causes of hearing loss in the population. You will be able to: a. Acquire pre-clinical competencies in diagnosing hearing loss due to ageing and noise exposure; b. Understand the different types of noises and how they affect the auditory system; c. Understand the ageing process of the auditory system (presbyacusis) and its clinical implications.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Written exam; Participate in class debate.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
05. The external and middle ear are important factors in the transmission of sound. You will be able to: a. Explain the principles of the anatomy of the auricle, the external auditory meatus, canal and the tymanic membrane; b. Understand the structure of the middle ear complex; c. Understand the structure and contents of the inner ear.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Written exam; Participate in class debate.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Resources Internal
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBojana Sarkic
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15-minute in-class quiz | 20 | 02, 05 | |
| One 1500-word essay | 40 | 01, 04 | |
| One 90-minute written exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |