Course Description
Basic anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system, fundamental hearing science, and methods and techniques of hearing measurement and interpretation for the assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders. Prerequisite: Speech Pathology/Audiology and Interpreting, Deaf Education, and Advocacy Services majors only.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Each student will describe the basic anatomy of human auditory system. (ASHA Standard IV-C)
- Each student will describe pathologies that impact hearing ability. (ASHA Standard IV-C)
- Each student will discuss the basic audiometric test procedures. (ASHA Standard IV-D)
- Each student will learn to interpret a basic audiogram (hearing test). (ASHA Standard IVD)
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Midterm and final exams | 200 points |
| Personal Posting | 10 points |
| Module Discussion Board Posts | 90 points |
| Unit 2 Audiogram Quizzes | 100 points |
See table below for grading scale. There are 400 points possible in this course.
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 97-100 | A+ |
| 94-97 | A |
| 90-93 | A- |
| 87-89 | B+ |
| 84-86 | B |
| 80-83 | B- |
| 77-79 | C+ |
| 74-76 | C |
| 70-73 | C- |
| 67-69 | D+ |
| 64-66 | D |
| 60-63 | D- |
| Below 59 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
As this class is an online asynchronous course, attendance is not taken.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
The textbook for this class is Frederick N Martin and John Greer Clark's "Introduction to Audiology". Please use 13th edition or upwards. The new edition is the 14th edition. Online copies are available through UNCG First Day Complete.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.