Electrophysiological Assessment A

Subject AUDI90012 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

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

This subject is not offered in 2013.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 28 hours of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
Total Time Commitment:

50 hours
Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
6.25
Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
25
Recommended Background Knowledge:

N/A
Non Allowed Subjects:

N/A
Core Participation Requirements:

N/A

Contact

Ms Angela Marshall
amarshal@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject introduces students to the basic concepts of bioengineering and signal processing; the measurement of evoked potentials and their analysis; and vestibular function testing.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the subject to determine appropriate electrophysiological assessment techniques for patients and critically evaluate published material concerning these electrophysiological assessment techniques.
Assessment:
  • Two written assignments of no more than 250 words each due in mid- to late- semester 2 and of equal weighting – 20%
  • A two hour written examination at the end of the semester – 80%

Hurdle Requirement: 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:

At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
• critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• the ability to integrate theory and practice and to apply this in novel situations
• an openness to new ideas
• planning and time management skills
• the ability to communicate their knowledge in both oral and written form
Links to further information: http://www.audspeech.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Master of Clinical Audiology

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