INTRODUCTION TO HEARING SCIENCE
HCS2IAA
2020
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: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Richard Anderson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: Merit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rules: Priority is given to students in HZHCAU and HZHCCA for which this subject is core.
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Lecture notes on human physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Bray, J, et al
Year: 1999
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Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD.
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Textbook of medical physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Guyton, A and Hall, J
Year: 2000
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA.
ISBN: N/A
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Principles of physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Berne, R and Levy, M
Year: 2000
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Publisher: MOSBY, ST LOUIS.
ISBN: N/A
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An introduction to the physiology of hearing
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Pickles, J
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING, NETHERLANDS.
ISBN: N/A
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Human physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Davies, A, Blakely, A and Kidd, C
Year: 2001
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH.
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Review of medical physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Ganong, W
Year: 2001
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK.
ISBN: N/A
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Human physiology: the mechanisms of body Function
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Vander, A, Sherman, J and Luciano, D
Year: 2001
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK.
ISBN: N/A
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Ballantyne's deafness
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Graham, J
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: WILEY, LONDON.
ISBN: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 50
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Anderson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 34 - 43
Four 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Four tutorials over the 12 week period.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two 30-minute in-class quiz (equivalent to 1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 1500-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour written exam (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |