Medical Audiology, 12 credits

Specific eligibility according to The Programme syllabus of The Study Programme in Audiology 180 HE credits.

The general aim of the course is that the student should acquire advanced knowledge of the hearing and balance system's , physiology and the central nervous system. This knowledge is the basis for courses as audiological patology, diagnostics and rehabilitation. The course builds on the basic course Anatomy and Physiology.

Learning outcomes of the course
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• describe and understand how the central and peripheral nervous system is organized
• describe the functions of the sensory and motor components of the nervous system
• describe and understand how the nervous system's various parts work together in the higher cognitive functions
• explain how neurological disorders and diseases can affect sensory, motor, cognitive and executive functions
• know how a neuropsychological assessment is done and which actions could follow such an evaluation
• explain the hearing and balance system's physiology
• understand and describe different mechanisms of damage to hearing and balance system
• explain basic genetics and the embryology of the central nervous system and the hearing and balance system
• read and explain a scientific article orally within the subject area
• assess and reflect on their own achievements

The course consists of three modules:

Lectures, excercises, and seminars

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

The course coordinator decides how absence from compulsory course elements can be made up. Study results cannot be reported until the student has participated in compulsory course elements or compensated for any absence in accordance with instructions from the course coordinator. Absence from a compulsory course element could mean that the student can not retake the element until the next time the course is offered.

The function of the central nervous system 4,5 credits
The fysiology of the hearing and balance system 6 credits
Seminar presentations
Written examination

Introduction to science 1.5 credits
Seminar presentation

For a Pass grade in the course, attendance and active participation in compulsory parts are also required. Students who do not pass a regular examination are entitled to re-sit the examination on five more occasions. Each time the course is offered, one regular examination and two additional examinations are given. Each occasion the student participates in the same test counts as an examination. Supplementary addition to a written assignment is counted as an examination. Submission of a blank exam paper is regarded as an In case a student is registered for an examination but does not attend, this is not regarded as an examination.
 

Examination may take place under the previous reading list during a period of one year after the renewal of the reading list. Examination will be provided during a period of two years after a close-down of the course.
 

The course evaluation will be carried out according to the guidelines that are established by the Board of education. The course evaluation will be carried out both through a written course evaluation at the end of the course, and through an oral course forum at least once in connection with the course, during which the students can state their opinions.