COSD 330
INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY
- Catalog Entry
COSD 330: Introduction to Audiology
Three hours lecture (3).
Prerequisites: COSD 316
This course provides the anatomical, physiological, embryologic,
developmental and acoustic foundations for the study of hearing
screening procedures, hearing evaluation measures, and measures
of hearing handicap. Students will learn about auditory disorders
common to all ages and related medical and non-medical management
approaches. Students will be exposed to basic hearing conservation
and prevention of hearing loss. Selected hearing screening
procedures and use of a wide range of clinical equipment, including
amplification and sensory devices, will be addressed. Students
cannot receive credit for this course if they have previously
taken both COSD 331 and COSD 332.
- Detailed Description of Content of the Course
a. The major topics addressed in this course are as follows:
- Overview of the auditory system
- Embryologic development of the ear and developmental stages
of audition
- Principles of acoustics
- Anatomy and physiology of hearing
- Hearing screening procedures and prevention of hearing
handicap
- Hearing evaluation procedures
- Auditory disorders: characteristics and intervention approaches
- Intervention approaches including medical/surgical, communication
choices, and amplification and sensory devices
Discussion of hearing screening, hearing evaluation, and intervention
approaches will emphasize the need for cultural sensitivity
and awareness of the needs of a diverse client population.
- Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
The course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and labs
related to hearing screening procedures.
- Goals and Objectives of the Course
Having successfully completed this course, students
will be able:
- To identify and describe different types of sound waves
and acoustic characteristics of listening environments;
- To identify and describe normal auditory system structure
and function;
- To identify appropriate prevention procedures and activities
related to hearing loss;
- To identify, describe, and select appropriate evaluation
procedures, such as behavioral observations, non-standardized
and standardized tests, and instrumental procedures; and
- To identify and describe common auditory disorders and
the typical intervention approaches to those disorders;
- Assessment Measures
Grading will be based upon a combination of assessment measures,
including in-class exams, lab assignments, short term papers,
and a final examination.
- Other Course Information
None
- REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Date Action Approval
January 2003 Course Approved by COSD Raymond Linville, Ph.D.,
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