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Anatomy and Physiology for Audiology (ANAT90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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The anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central auditory systems and aspects of balance function and speech production.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should show a working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the structures involved in sound perception, balance and speech production.
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe the key anatomical features of the outer, middle and inner ear (including vestibular system), and the central auditory and vestibular pathways, which contribute to sound processing by the brain
- Explain the physiological properties of the outer and inner ear and the central auditory and vestibular pathways that underpin the senses of hearing and balance
- Apply the anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems to describe the key objective measures for auditory and vestibular function in humans
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should show:
- an ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
- a capacity to articulate their knowledge in both oral and written formats
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three 20 minute, open book, multiple choice tests, spaced throughout the semester
| Weeks 3, 6, 9 | 40% |
1.5 hour (closed book) final exam during the examinations period
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Bryony Nayagam Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 19 hours lectures. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nil
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Clinical Audiology - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024