Introduction to Audiology LIN 213 Fall 2018 Instructor: Katherine Duncan, Au.D. Email: [email protected](Note: If you do not receive a response within 72 hours, please email Kelly Fitzgerald at [email protected]) Class Time and Location: Wednesdays, 4:10-6:40, Luther Bonney Hall, Room 403 Office hours: By request Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system Explain the process of completing an audiological evaluation and display basic skills of describing and interpreting an audiogram/audiological evaluation results Describe various causes of hearing loss in children and adults Discuss the application of management and (re)habilitation options for children and adults with hearing loss, including a variety of communication opportunities Course Expectations: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. The course will be primarily lecture based, though discussion and questions are strongly encouraged. The course will also include group activities. Please silence your cell phone prior to class. Required Text: Introduction to Audiology Today, 1 st Edition, James W. Hall, III Grading: In-class activities: 10 points per in-class activity, 60 points total In-class quizzes: 2 points per question, 90 points total Midterm Exam: 100 points Final Exam: 100 points Total possible points: 350 points Grading Scale: 93-100 percent: A 73-76: C 90-92 percent: A- 70-72: C- 87-89: B+ 67-69: D+ 83-86: B 63-66: D 80-82: B- 60-62: D- 77-79: C+ Below 66: F DRAFT
Class Time and Location: Wednesdays, 4:10-6:40, Luther Bonney Hall, Room 403
Office hours: By request
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system
Explain the process of completing an audiological evaluation and display basic skills ofdescribing and interpreting an audiogram/audiological evaluation results
Describe various causes of hearing loss in children and adults
Discuss the application of management and (re)habilitation options for children andadults with hearing loss, including a variety of communication opportunities
Course Expectations:
Regular attendance is strongly encouraged.
The course will be primarily lecture based, though discussion and questions are stronglyencouraged. The course will also include group activities.
Please silence your cell phone prior to class.
Required Text: Introduction to Audiology Today, 1st Edition, James W. Hall, III
Grading: In-class activities: 10 points per in-class activity, 60 points total In-class quizzes: 2 points per question, 90 points total Midterm Exam: 100 points Final Exam: 100 points
Total possible points: 350 points
Grading Scale: 93-100 percent: A 73-76: C90-92 percent: A- 70-72: C-87-89: B+ 67-69: D+83-86: B 63-66: D80-82: B- 60-62: D-77-79: C+ Below 66: F
In-classes quizzes will be provided during the class period via Blackboard. As such, please plan to bring your computer or tablet with you to class to access Blackboard. If this is a problem, please notify me as soon as possible for an alternative quiz format. Please note: given the nature of the in-class activities, no make-ups can be scheduled. Quizzes and exams can be made up if an absence is excused (illness, death in the family, participation in university activity, religious holiday). Please contact me by email as soon as possible if you anticipate that you will be absent during any class period. Field trip: A field trip to the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is scheduled during the October 10th class period. We will be visiting the audiology center at MECDHH for hands-on opportunities with audiological testing equipment. Please let me know as soon as possible if you feel you will be unable to travel to MECDHH (1 Mackworth Island, Falmouth). Carpooling with other students and use of public transportation are encouraged.
Date Topic Recommended Reading (Prior to
Class)
In-Class Assignment
September 5 Introductions, course syllabus, and discussion of class expectations. What is audiology?
None
September 12
Sound, Acoustics, and Psychoacoustics
Chapter 2 (27-38 only)
Quiz on Chapter 2
September 19
Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 3 (53-82 only)
Quiz on Chapter 3
September 26
Pure Tone Audiometry Chapter 5 Small groups: describing an audiogram
October 3 Speech Audiometry Chapter 6 Quiz on Chapters 5/6, Activity comparing pure tone and speech results
October 10 Field trip: MECDHH None Group activity using audiometric equipment
October 17 Masking and Audiogram Interpretation
Chapter 7 Quiz on Chapter 7, Audiogram Interpretation group activity
October 24 MIDTERM EXAM
October 31 NO CLASS
DRAFT
November 7 Electroacoustic Measures of Auditory Function; Auditory Brainstem Response testing
Chapter 8; Chapter 9 (272-284 only)
Quiz on Chapters 8/9; Activity on tympanometric interpretation
November 14
Outer Ear, Middle Ear, and Inner Ear Disorders Retrocochlear and Central Auditory Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 11, Chapter 12
Quiz on Chapters 11/12 Group activity: case studies
November 21
NO CLASS –THANKGIVING BREAK
November 28
Audiologic Management: Technology
Chapter 13 Quiz on Chapter 13; Hands-on with technology
December 5 Audiologic Habilitation and Rehabilitation
Chapter 14
December 12 Management Strategies in Selected Patient Populations Final Exam Preparation
Chapter 16, 473-491
Quiz on Chapter 16
December 19 FINAL EXAM
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