Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System

Subject ANAT90004 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 19 hours lectures.
Total Time Commitment:

85 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

Dr Bryony Nayagam

Contact

Audiology and Speech Pahology
Melbourne School of Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne

Alan Gilbert Building
Level 7, 161 Barry St
Carlton Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 4171
F: +61 3 8344 4188
E: audspeech-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
W: www.audspeech.unimelb.edu.au



Subject Overview:

The anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central auditory systems and aspects of balance function and speech production.
Learning Outcomes:

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:

2 x multiple choice (open book) online tests (10% each) throughout the semester (total 20%)

Final exam (hurdle requirement must pass) during the exam period (80%)
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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