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HEARING-RELATED COURSES - SPRING 2000

Dept. of Biomedical Engineering

ENG BE 700 - Advanced Topics in Signals and Systems

Prereq: Differential Equations: Circuit Theory or Physics II, Probability Theory; BE 401 (Signals and Systems) or equivalent. Introduction to advanced techniques for signals and systems analysis. Review of topics in probability theory that are applicable to the study of random signals. Introduction to spectral analysis, correlation techniques for the study of responses of linear systems to random signals. Introduction to filtering, prediction, estimation and detection techniques. Two-dimensional signal analysis. Introduction to wavelets and wavelet transforms. Examples from Biomedical Engineering will be used throughout.
Colburn - PHO 202 - TR 2-4

ENG BE 707 - Quantitative Studies of Excitable Tissues

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
White - Lec PSY B49 MW 9-11
Lab MEB 205 T 9-12

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Dept. of Cognitive and Neural Systems

CAS CN 560 - Neural and computational models of hearing and speech perception

Prereq: Calculus and MATLAB skills, or permission of instructor. This course introduces auditory neurophysiology and perception with emphasis on computational models. Basic signal processing, probability, and other mathematical tools are introduced as needed to allow students from varied backgrounds to analyze physiological and psychophysical models of auditory processing. Topics range from transduction of sound by the auditory periphery to perception of complex sounds like speech. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
Shinn-Cunningham - Lec CNS B3 W 1-4
Lab CNS B3 W 4-5

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Dept. of Communication Disorders

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.
Cox

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Courses on Related Topics in the College of Engineering

ENG SC 505 - Stochastic Processes - Karl - PHO 202, MW 10-12
ENG SC 512 - Digital Signal Processing - Nawab - SOC B63, MW 12-1

HEARING-RELATED COURSES - FALL 1999

Dept. of Communication Disorders

SAR CD 535 - Auditory Prostheses
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.
Instructor: Delhorne
Location: SAR 218
Days and Times: Tue,Thu 3:30PM - 5:00PM

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.
Instructor: Matthies
Location: SAR 300
Days and Times: Tue 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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.
Instructor: Delhorne
Location: SAR 218
Days and Times: Tue,Thu 3:30PM - 5:00PM

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.
Instructor: Matthies
Location: To Be Announced
Days and Times: To Be Announced

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. 4 cr.
Instructor: To be announced
Location: TBA
Days and Times: TBA

Courses on Related Topics in the College of Engineering

ENG AM 520 Introduction to Acoustics
Instructor: Cleveland
Location: PHO 201
Days and Times: Mon & Wed 12:00PM - 2:00PM

ENG BE 740 - Parameter Estimation and Systems Identification
Instructor: Lutchen
Location: PHO 202
Days and Time: Mon,Wed 10:00AM - 12:00PM

ENG SC 505 Stochastic Processes
Instructor: Karl
Location: PHO 211
Days and Times: Tue, Thu 2:00PM - 4:00PM

ENG SC 512 Digital Signal Processing
Instructor: Nawab
Location: GCB
Days and Times: Mon, Wed 6:00PM - 8:00PM

ENG SC 745 - Digital Speech Processing
Instructor: Espy-Wilson
Location: CAS 204B
Days and Times: Tue,Thu 4:00PM - 6:00PM

To review hearing-related courses that were offered in spring 1999,
please click on Hearing-Related Courses - Spring 1999