aud4phl pathology of hearing loss
PATHOLOGY OF HEARING LOSS
AUD4PHL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Audiologists need a good working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the structures involved in hearing, and an understanding of the diseased or disordered auditory system. Through lectures and workshops, this subject will provide you with knowledge about the structure and function of the healthy auditory system. Building on this knowledge, you will gain an understanding of common pathologies of the auditory system, resulting from disease or injury, and the impact of those pathologies on a patient's hearing. Your learning in the subject will be assessed through quizzes, exams and oral presentation.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAmr El Refaie
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must complete 300 credit points in HZHAUD or HZHCAU or be admitted in HMAUD.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | An introduction to the physiology of hearing. | Recommended | Pickles, JO 2012 | 4TH EDN, EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED. |
Readings | The auditory system: anatomy, physiology and clinical correlates. | Recommended | Museik, FE & Baran, JA 2006 | ALLYN AND BACON. |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAmr El Refaie
Class requirements
Lecture
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Four 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tutorials start in second week of semester."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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One 2-hour written examination. | 50 | |
Oral presentation. | 20 | |
Three 15-minute in-class quizzes (multiple choice format). | 30 |