Prereq: ENG BE 401 and graduate standing; seniors with consent of instructor. Focuses on the properties of the membranes of nerve and muscle cells. Classical models of resting potentials, action potentials, synaptic transmission, and sensory receptors are treated. The structure and function of single ionic channels are characterized in detail from patch-clamp recordings, neuropharmacological studies, and molecular studies. Mechanisms of muscle contraction and other forms of cellular motility are also covered. 4 class. 2 pract. 4 cr
ENG BE 701 Auditory Signal Processing: Peripheral
Prereq: ENG BE 507, ENG EK 500. This is one in a pair of courses (ENG BE 701 and BE 702) on auditory signal processing that presents an integrated study of auditory physiology and psychophysics. Focuses on the auditory periphery and includes topics from physical acoustics to the activity of the primary auditory neurons. Psychophysical phenomena covered in this course are those that appear to be directly related to constraints imposed by the physiology of the auditory periphery. These include hearing thresholds, detection of signals in noise, intensity perception and loudness, and frequency selectivity. 4 class. 2 pract. 4 cr
ENG BE 702 Auditory Signal Processing: Central
Prereq: ENG BE 701. Focuses on the neurophysiology and neuroanatomy of the auditory brainstem, although neural activity up to cortical levels is also included. Psychophysical phenomena in this course include pitch perception, sound localization, and binaural detection phenomena. 4 class. 2 pract. 4 cr
Prereq: Calculus and MATLAB skills, or permission of instructor. This course examines auditory perception with emphasis on models of human performance. Basic signal processing, probability, and anatomy and physiology of the auditory system are introduced as needed to allow students from varied backgrounds to analyze models of psychophysical performance. Topics will range from perception of simple tones to speech perception. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
Attributes of sound and the mechanism of hearing pertaining to classical study of the science of audiology. Elementary physics of sound and the decibel, anatomy of the aural mechanism, essentials of hearing theory, pathologies of the auditory and related systems, basic pure tone audiometric technique. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR CD 542 Aural Rehabilitation
Theory and techniques of aural rehabilitation of hearing-impaired individuals of all ages and etiologies. Covers current case management strategies, traditional methods of speech reading, and auditory training. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR CD 630 Diagnostic Audiology
Includes both lecture and laboratory components. Learn basic principles of auditory assessment, including basic physics of sound, pure tone and speech testing, masking, impedance, and testing. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR CD 812 Computer Methods in Speech and Hearing Research
The uses of digital computers in speech and hearing research. Includes A/D and D/A conversion, real-time operating systems, generation of digital signals, and algorithms for sampling and analyzing speech. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR CD 815 Speech Perception and Intelligibility
Properties of the speech waveform that convey information. Consideration of articulation theory, filtering and quantizing speech, speech quality, and effects of hearing loss on speech perception. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR CD 820 Hearing Science I
A review of the basic technical skills needed by audiologists. Topics include acoustics, electronic instrumentation, standards and calibration procedures, and electroacoustics. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR CD 821 Hearing Science II
Focuses on the scientific basis for and implementation of specific behavioral and physiological measurement procedures. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR CD 823 Experimental Audiology
The implications of basic auditory research for the identification, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of the hearing impaired are critically evaluated. Attempts to close the gap between the basic auditory scientist and the clinical audiologist. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR CD 825 Advanced Diagnostic Audiology
Audiological assessment involving special impedance tests, tinnitus testing, central auditory testing, electronystagmography, high-frequency audiometry, site of lesion, and other special tests. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR CD 829 Advanced Auditory Rehabilitation
Theory and philosophy of aural rehabilitation of hearing-impaired children and adults. Emphasis on research in lipreading and auditory training, clinical management, and therapy techniques. 4 cr
SAR CD 840 Auditory Evoked Potentials I
Principles of signal averaging, measurement of acoustic transients, and normative aspects of auditory evoked potentials. Survey of electrocochleography, brainstem auditory evoked responses, middle latency components, the late components, and the endogenous potentials. For all responses, the effects of stimulus manipulations and subject variables are examined. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR CD 841 Auditory Prostheses
Prereq: SAR CD 535. The hearing aid as a tool for habilitation and rehabilitation in the pediatric, geriatric, and general population. Includes discussions of the concepts of amplification, the selection process, ear molds and their design, cochlear implants, listening devices and applications for various special needs populations. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr
SAR CD 842 Pathologies of the Ear
A comprehensive examination of diseases affecting the auditory system. The audiologic implications of medical diagnosis and treatment of auditory pathology. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR CD 844 Industrial Audiology
Prereq: SAR CD 535. Implications of noise and noise exposure in environmental and industrial settings. Identification and measurement of noise levels, and effects of exposure on the auditory mechanism. Legislation and preventive measures. 4 cr
SAR CD 845 Psychoacoustics
Prereq: SAR CD 535. Fundamental concepts in normal audition. Includes several of the following: the psychophysical basis of audition, sensitivity, acuity, masking, loudness, adaptation, binaural phenomena, and localization. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR CD 846 Biophysics of the Hearing Mechanism
Survey of entire auditory mechanism from auricle to auditory cortex. Contribution of each anatomical section to audition. Mechanics, electrophysiology, and anatomy of the auditory mechanism in detail. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, either sem.
SAR CD 847 Audiology: Special Needs
Assessment strategies for clinical subgroups having special needs, including geriatric, pediatric, and multiply handicapped. Emphasis on literature supporting behavioral and physiological procedures. 4 cr, 1st sem.