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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAn introduction to the physiology of hearing.RecommendedPickles, JO 20124TH EDN, EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED.
ReadingsThe auditory system: anatomy, physiology and clinical correlates.RecommendedMuseik, FE & Baran, JA 2006ALLYN AND BACON.

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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 elementComments%
One 2-hour written examination.50
Oral presentation.20
Three 15-minute in-class quizzes (multiple choice format).30