Technical aspects of hearing aids, 7.5 credits

For admission to the course the student have had completed at least 80 % (48 credits) of courses at semester 1 and 2.

The general aims of the course are that the student should acquire basic knowledge about the design of hearing aids and function as a preparation for future courses in hearing rehabilitation.

The expected learning outcomes of the course
After completing the course, the student should be able to
- account for and explain non-linear and linear signal processing electroacoustic systems and be able to distinguish the systems from one another both theoretically and through interpretation of measurements,
- describe and account for the components in different hearing aid styles and explain how these interact in an electroacoustic system
- describe and account for the technical function of different assistive listening devices
- independently be able to carry out measurements of the electroacoustic properties of hearing aids by means of measurements in measuring tool (coupler) and be able to describe and interpret the results of these measurements.

The following parts are included:

Lectures, group work, laboratory sessions and demonstrations. Certain parts of the teaching are compulsory.

In case of absence from compulsory part, the student is responsible for contacting the course coordinator for complementary assignment.

The course director assesses if, and in that case how absence from compulsory education elements can be substituted. Before the student has participated in the compulsory parts or has replaced compulsory education, in accordance to the instructions of the course coordinator, the final study results cannot be reported.
Absence from a compulsory education element can imply that the student can not recover the occasion until next time the course be given.

Part 1: Technical aspects of hearing aids, 6 HE credits
Written examination

Part 2: Electroacoustic measurements, 1.5 HE credits
Written laboratory report

For a Pass grade in the course, attendance at compulsory parts is also required.

For students who have not passed the regular examination, possibility for re-examination is offered at a total of six examinations, of which the three last in connection to the next occasion when the course is given. As examination, the times are counted when the student has participated in the same test. Supplementary qualification of written assignment is counted as an examination.

Examination can take place according to an earlier literature list during a time of one year after the date when a renewal of the literature list has been made. Examination will be provided during a time of two years after a possible close-down of the course.

Study supervision containing assessment criteria for examination, specific instructions for certain tasks and timetable with specification of compulsory parts and list of responsible teachers.

Course evaluation will be carried out according to the guidelines that are established by the Board of Higher Education. Course evaluation is carried out both through a written course evaluation at the end of the course and and through oral course forum at least once in connection with course where students can state his opinions.