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CAUD8003 – Theoretical Bases of Audiology

2022 – Session 1, In person/Online-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Cath McMahon
Mridula Sharma
Lecturer
Jorg Buchholz
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MClinAudiology
Corequisites Corequisites
(CAUD802 or CAUD8002) and (CAUD804 or CAUD8004) and (CAUD819 or CAUD8001)
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit will equip students with the theoretical concepts underpinning audiological assessment techniques and aural rehabilitation strategies. This includes an in-depth review of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system; provide core acoustic concepts including the nature of sound and the principles of sound transmission and room acoustics and discuss how these apply to audiometric test environments and equipment calibration; and facilitate the development of problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills, particularly when audiometric information appears inconsistent.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the auditory system, how it functions, and the importance of binaural hearing for localisation and listening in noise.
  • ULO2: Describe and evaluate the common disorders of the auditory system, their underlying pathophysiology, and typical clinical outcomes.
  • ULO3: Explain and apply the basic principles of acoustics, acoustic measures, and instrument calibration.
  • ULO4: Describe and critically evaluate the properties and analysis of complex sounds, sound transmission, and sound field testing

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Acoustics Quiz 15% No 16/03/2022
Anatomy & Physiology Quiz 15% No 13/04/2022
Case-based assessment 30% No 13/05/2022
Exam 40% No Exam period

Acoustics Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 16/03/2022
Weighting: 15%

 

This assessment enables the student to demonstrate their knowledge of acoustics through short-answer questions.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Explain and apply the basic principles of acoustics, acoustic measures, and instrument calibration.

Anatomy & Physiology Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 13/04/2022
Weighting: 15%

 

This assessment enables the student to demonstrate their knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory pathway through short-answer questions.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the auditory system, how it functions, and the importance of binaural hearing for localisation and listening in noise.
  • Describe and evaluate the common disorders of the auditory system, their underlying pathophysiology, and typical clinical outcomes.

Case-based assessment

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 13/05/2022
Weighting: 30%

 

Thisassessment enables the student to demonstrate their understanding of a specific auditory disorder and effects of room acoustics in the application to a clinical case. The expected length is 2000 words.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the auditory system, how it functions, and the importance of binaural hearing for localisation and listening in noise.
  • Describe and evaluate the common disorders of the auditory system, their underlying pathophysiology, and typical clinical outcomes.
  • Explain and apply the basic principles of acoustics, acoustic measures, and instrument calibration.
  • Describe and critically evaluate the properties and analysis of complex sounds, sound transmission, and sound field testing

Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 40%

 

This assessment enables the student to demonstrate their understanding of core concepts in this unit, and show their ability to integrate and apply these to clinical problems.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the auditory system, how it functions, and the importance of binaural hearing for localisation and listening in noise.
  • Describe and evaluate the common disorders of the auditory system, their underlying pathophysiology, and typical clinical outcomes.
  • Explain and apply the basic principles of acoustics, acoustic measures, and instrument calibration.
  • Describe and critically evaluate the properties and analysis of complex sounds, sound transmission, and sound field testing

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

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Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook