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2014-2015 University Catalog 
    
2014-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SLHS 21500 - Exploring Audiology And Hearing Science


Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will introduce students to the discipline of hearing science and to the clinical profession of audiology, with a focus on the unique and exciting aspects of the auditory system. Students will be introduced to the acoustic properties of environmental and speech sounds in relation to hearing loss, the fundamental anatomical and physiological bases of hearing, normal development of hearing and auditory behaviors, history and scope of practice in Audiology, hearing disorders across the life span and assessment and intervention techniques used to manage hearing disorders in children and adults. Guest speakers will include hearing researchers from Purdue University who will talk about their specific research, audiologists from Purdue University and the community who will talk about clinical practice and individuals with hearing disorders who will speak about their personal stories. Typically offered Spring.