Pathologies of the Auditory System

Subject AUDI90016 (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: Lectures: 17 hours. Clinics: 4 hours of attendance at ENT outpatient clinics
Total Time Commitment:

85 hours

Prerequisites:

Nil

Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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 Elizabeth Rose

Contact

eamr@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

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.

Assessment:

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.

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 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

Related Course(s): Master of Clinical Audiology

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