Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System

Subject ANAT90004 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 21 hours lectures.
Total Time Commitment: 50 hours.
Prerequisites:

Nil
Corequisites: Nil
Recommended Background Knowledge: N/A
Non Allowed Subjects: N/A
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Ms Angela Marshall

Contact

Ms Angela Marshall
amarshal@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: The anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central auditory systems and aspects of balance function and speech production.
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should show a working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the structures involved in sound perception, balance and speech production.
Assessment:

Two multiple choice tests that will take place in class:
Test 1 following lecture 13 consisting of 20 questions – 10%
Test 2 following lecture 19 consisting of 10 questions – 5%
A two hour written examination at the end of the semester – 85%
Students must pass the written examination in order to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts: Nil
Recommended Texts: Nil
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should show:
An ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
A capacity to articulate their knowledge in both oral and written formats.
Related Course(s): Master of Clinical Audiology

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