Pathologies of the Auditory System

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

85 hours

Nil

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N/A

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

The aim of this subject is to prepare the student to understand the basis of diseases that are commonly found in the ear and in particular the reasons for a patient having a hearing and/or balance disorder. The knowledge the students have gained about the structure and function of the ear will be built on, and this will be integrated with the impact of the different types of pathology on the patient’s life.
The teaching and learning will take place in three ways:
1. a series of lectures
2. additional information on the Learning Management System (LMS)
3. a group project on the diagnosis and management of a pathological condition.

On the completion of this subject the student should:
Understand the effects of different ear pathologies on the structure and function of the ear.
Understand the presentations and management of ear conditions.

A group presentation and written report about the diagnosis and management of a particular pathological process, held during semester:

• Oral presentation equivalent to 500 words – 20%

• Group written report of 500 words – 20%

• A one hour written examination at the end of the semester – 60%

Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass the written examination in order to pass this subject.

Nil

Nil

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate:
• critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• independent learning skills
• the ability to communicate knowledge in both oral and written form
• the ability to work collaboratively and in particular to demonstrate respect for the rights and opinions of others