INTRODUCTION TO HEARING SCIENCE
HCS2IAA
2021
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.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Anderson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesPriority is given to students in HZHCAU and HZHCCA for which this subject is core.
Special conditionsStudents admitted in the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHCAU) or the Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHCCA) will be given preference over students not enrolled in this course. This subject has a quota.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Human physiology: the mechanisms of body Function
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorVander, A, Sherman, J and Luciano, D
Year2001
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK.
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Source locationN/A
Principles of physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBerne, R and Levy, M
Year2000
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMOSBY, ST LOUIS.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Textbook of medical physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGuyton, A and Hall, J
Year2000
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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An introduction to the physiology of hearing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPickles, J
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherEMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING, NETHERLANDS.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Source locationN/A
Human physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavies, A, Blakely, A and Kidd, C
Year2001
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH.
ISBNN/A
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Lecture notes on human physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBray, J, et al
Year1999
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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Review of medical physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGanong, W
Year2001
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Ballantyne's deafness
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGraham, J
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWILEY, LONDON.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Anderson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 |