PATHOLOGY OF HEARING LOSS
AUD4PHL
2017
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 understanding of common pathologies of the auditory system resulting from disease or injury, and the impace of those pathologies on a patients hearing. Your learning in the subject will be assessed through quizzes, exams and a written assignment.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Bojana Sarkic
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HZHCCA, HZHAUD, HZHCAU and must have passed 300 credit points. Or Must be enrolled in HMAUD and no other rule applies.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An introduction to the physiology of hearing. | Recommended | Pickles, JO 2012 | Emerald Group Publishing Limited ISBN: 1780521669 |
| Readings | Hearing, 2nd Edition: Anatomy, Physiology and Disorders of the Auditory System | Recommended | Moller, A. (2006) | Elsevier |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Communicate the structure of the human temporal bone and its relationship to other cranial bones, and the anatomy and physiology of the external ear.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Additional information (practice quizzes, websites) provided on the LMS.
02. Be able to investigate, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge about the anatomical and physiological processes of the peripheral, central and vestibular auditory systems.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Additional information (practice quizzes, websites) provided on the LMS; In class quizzes; Components of a written examination.
03. Be able to investigate, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge about the anatomical and physiological processes of speech production and speech reception.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes. Additional information (practice quizzes, websites) provided on the LMS; In-class quizzes; Components of a written examination.
04. Be able to investigate, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge about common pathologies impacting on the auditory and communication systems of the body.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Additional information (practice quizzes, websites) provided on the LMS; Components of a written examination.
05. Be able to investigate, synthesise and disseminate theoretical knowledge about epidemiological terms and information as it applies to the field of clinical Audiology.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes; Components of a written examination.
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bojana Sarkic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour written examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| MCQ in-class tests (500 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2000 word written assignment | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |