Semester Hours:3Fall, Summer
This course will present an overview of the profession of audiology, and introduce undergraduate students to the principles and clinical practices of audiology. Anatomy and physiology of the ear will be introduced and basic related disorders will be reviewed. Types of hearing loss will be discussed. Audiometric procedures, including pure-tone, speech audiometry and acoustic immittance will be discussed. Basic information regarding physiological tests, such as OAE/ABR/ENG, will be provided.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Either SPCH 101A or 103 recommended.