Course syllabus for Technical aspects of hearing aids

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Essential data

Course code: 1AU084
Course name: Technical aspects of hearing aids
Credits: 6
Form of Education: Higher education, study regulation of 2007
Main field of study: Audiology
Level: G2 - First cycle 2
Grading scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)
Department: Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
Decided by: Education committee CLINTEC
Decision date: 2024-10-14
Course syllabus valid from: Spring semester 2025

Content


hearing aid theory, 3.5 credits


Grading scale: GU
The course covers the hearing aid as a signal processing electroacoustic system. Nonlinear signal processing is in focus and compared to linear systems. The hearing aid's setting options and programming are covered in the section, as well as theory about the electroacoustic properties of hearing aids and different ways of describing the function of the hearing aid. Different hearing aid designs and hearing aid configurations are affected. The technical function of other hearing aids is also covered, both those that can function as an alternative to the hearing aid and those that complement the hearing aid.

Electroacoustic measurements, 2.5 credits


Grading scale: GU
The electroacoustic properties of hearing aids are measured during laboratory tests. The results of the measurements are interpreted and described in a written report. International standards for measuring different types of hearing aids and signal processing are covered.

Literature and other teaching aids

Mandatory literature

  • Dillon, Harvey, Hearing aids, 2nd ed. : Sydney : Boomerang Press, c2012. - xvi, 608 p. ISBN: 978-1-60406-810-8, LIBRIS-ID: 13487753,

Scientific articles and other material may be added.

In-depth literature

  • Plack, The Sense of Hearing, Routledge, 2018 LIBRIS-ID: js7mqd2sg5hbkzll,
  • Hearing Aids, Popelka, Gerald R.; Moore, Brian C. J.; Fay, Richard R.; Popper, Arthur N., Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2016 - XII, 333 p. 74 illus., 30 illus. in color. ISBN: 9783319330365, LIBRIS-ID: 19736439, Table of Contents / Abstracts,
  • Rosen, Stuart.; Howell, Peter, Signals and systems for speech and hearing, 2. ed. : Bingley : Emerald, 2011 - xvii, 364 p. ISBN: 978-1-84855-226-5 (hbk.), LIBRIS-ID: 12037068,