Anatomy and Physiology for Audiology

Subject ANAT90004 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


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 Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Bryony Nayagam

Contact

b.nayagam@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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