hcs3shs speech and hearing sciences
SPEECH AND HEARING SCIENCES
HCS3SHS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Scientific advances over the course of the twentieth century have resulted in numerous specialised techniques for investigating sound, speech and hearing. These techniques will be introduced in this subject and draw on key concepts from basic acoustics and the physics of objects in motion . They include analysis of sound waves and speech, the psychology of sound perception, as well as techniques for gauging hearing ability and hearing loss. The overall aim of this subject is to enable students to explain perceptual, acoustic, aerodynamic and physiological aspects of the speech signal in terms of relevant basic science and also gain the knowledge needed to liaise as professionals with sound technicians and engineers.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChyrisse Heine
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in either HZHCCA or (HZHCSB or HZHCSP courses and passed HBS2ANS and HCS2ACW)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Pre-clinical Speech Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics, Perception. | Recommended | Hixon, T., Weismer, G., Hoit, J. 2014 | PLURAL PUBLISHING: USA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply the relevant basic science of sound transmission
- Activities:
- Lecture, practicals
02. Interpret and apply the relevant basic science to explain human audition.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshop
03. Communicate clearly relevant basic science to explain psychoacoustic phenomena
- Activities:
- Online lectures
04. Explain speech production in terms of relevant basic science.
- Activities:
- Online lectures
05. Interpret and explain the relevant basic neuroscience to the speech chain.
- Activities:
- Lectures
06. Critically assess the best methods to record sound and communicate these clearly to sound technicians and engineers.
- Activities:
- Online lectures, practicals
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChyrisse Heine
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 32
Two 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Physics lab"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Seven 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 32-36, 38 and 42"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"week 36"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"practical at campus week 36"
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 33 - 43
Two 2.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 grp prac reports (ea. report is 400 words. Work in groups of 4. 300 words total equiv per student) | 15 | 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2000-word assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 750 word assignment | 20 | 01 | |
| One 750 word assignment | 20 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChyrisse Heine
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 32
Two 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Physics lab"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Seven 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 32-36, 38 and 42"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"week 36"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"practical at campus week 36"
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 33 - 43
Two 2.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 grp prac reports (ea. report is 400 words. Work in groups of 4. 300 words total equiv per student) | 15 | 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2000-word assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 750 word assignment | 20 | 01 | |
| One 750 word assignment | 20 | 02 |