COSD 301
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING MECHANISM
- Catalog Entry
COSD 301. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech-Language-Hearing
Mechanism
Four hours lecture
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and COSD major
Study of the anatomy and physiology of the speech/language/hearing
mechanism. Fall.
- Detailed Description of the Content of the Course
The major topics covered in this course are basic knowledge
necessary for practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
These topics, and the order in which they are presented, are
common to all basic textbooks in speech/language/hearing anatomy.
The following topics are covered in the course:
- Basic concepts in speech/language/hearing anatomy
- Introduction to the neurological bases of speech/language/hearing
- Respiration: anatomy and fundamental physiologic concepts
- Phonation: anatomy and fundamental physiologic concepts
- Resonation: anatomy and fundamental physiologic concepts
- Articulation: anatomy and fundamental physiologic concepts
- Audition: anatomy and fundamental physiologic concepts
- Swallowing: anatomy and fundamental physiologic concepts
- Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This course emphasizes mastery of the basic anatomy and physiology
of the speech/language/hearing mechanism and the interrelationships
of these structures and their functions. Class time will include
both lecture and demonstration
through the use of models, web based resources, and other
multimedia techniques. Students are expected to complete substantial
guided readings outside of class so that they are able to understand
lecture materials and learn to relate concepts, rather than
just memorize them. Current technology used to study the structure
and function of the speech-language-hearing mechanism is also
introduced.
- Goals and Objectives of the Course
1. Students will identify location and function of structures
necessary for the speech-language-hearing process.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of structural and fundamental
physiological interrelationships required for the speech-language-hearing
process.
- Assessment Measures
Assessment methods may include quizzes and/or short unit tests.
Tests may include both objective and short-answer essay questions
designed to assess the student’s ability to understand
anatomical relationships. Tests may also include labeling of
diagrams or models to assess knowledge of basic structures
and their functions.
- Other Course Information
None
- Review and Approval
DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
January 2006 Reviewed and Approved Dr. Kenneth Cox, Chair |