INTRODUCTION TO THE AUDITORY SYSTEM A: BASICS OF HEARING
HCS2IAA
2015
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.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Andrea Simpson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science 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 | 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. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Interpret and explain the nature of sound propagation.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Written exam; MCQ
02. Analyse and explain the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system including the outer, middle, and inner ears.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshop classes; Written exam; Written Assignment.
03. Analyse and explain neuro-anatomy and physiology as it relates to the auditory system.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshop classes; Written exam.
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 50
Enrolment information: Resources Internal
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Simpson
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Four 1.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"In Weeks 3, 6, 9, and 12"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-minute in-class multiple-choice quiz (500 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| 15-minute in-class multiple-choice quiz (500 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 90-minute written exam (1,500 - 2,000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 1,000 word written assignment | 20 |