AUD 811: Course Overview

Presentations. One from each of the following four (4) categories, as assigned, will be incorporated into lecture and class discussion. Please provide the class with a one (1) page, typed outline and reference list.

1. Conductive disorders
       ALL: otitis media
       ALL: otosclerosis
         CE external otitis
         JP   atresia
         GE tympanic membrane perforation
         SP   cholesteotoma
         JL   ossicular disarticulation
         AG glomus tumors

2.   Cochlear disorders
      ALL: noise-induced
      ALL: Meniere’s
        CE congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV)
        JL   meningitis
        JW sudden idiopathic
        SP autoimmune inner ear disease
        JW perilymph fistula
        AG syphilis
        GE metabolic disorders (Pendred, Alport’s)

3.   Ototoxicity
        SP aminoglycoside antibiotics
       CE   other -mycins and prescription drugs
        JP   antineoplastic drugs/cisplatin and carboplatin
       AG   loop diuretics
       GE   salicylates
       SM environmental toxins
        JL   fetal effects of alcohol & other drugs

4.   Retrocochlear disorders
       ALL: acoustic schwannoma
      JW neurofibromatosis (NFII)
        CE Bell's palsy
        GE cerebellar pontine angle tumor
        AG multiple sclerosis
         JL auditory cortex/temporal lobe
         JP lesion of corpus collosum
         SP auditory neuropathy

Paper: One of the above presentations shall be written in the form of a research paper. You may choose from any of your four assigned topics, or another topic approved by instructor.

The paper will be evaluated as follows:
80% Content: accurate, appropriate citations, current, complete, integration with other course material.
20% Style: logical organization, clear presentation, concise; grammar, spelling, punctuation; APA style for references.

Complete 2 of the following over the course of the semester:
1. Observation of ear surgery.
2. Participation in Cleft Palate clinic, including the staffing which follows.
3. Attendance at medical grand rounds or lectures, including review a recent article on the particular topic. Cite article in report; bring a copy of it to class.

Report the above, as follows:
Date, topic, presenter?/ clinic cases?/ surgery/surgeon?
What did you learn that you will use as an audiologist.
Share new vocabulary. Share impressions.
Typed, no more than one (1) page.

Semester:	Spring 2001
Time:	1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Place:	Room 3005, H.C. Miller Bldg.
Course Description:	A study of disorders of the auditory system including anatomical, physiological, perceptual, and audiological manifestations of pathologies affecting hearing.
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to enable the student to acquire knowledge and understanding of disorders of the auditory system, including anatomical, physiological, perceptual and audiological manifestations of pathologies affecting hearing (and balance). Particular attention will be paid to patient symptoms, choosing appropriate tests, appropriate interpretation of symptoms and test results, and medical referral and follow-up.
Course Format:	Lecture + discussion in seminar format Information and understanding will be gained through readings, lectures, discussions, demonstration, clinical practice, attendance at medical grand rounds/lectures, observation of surgery, and reviewing articles from medical as well as audiological journals. Lecture/discussions will take place during scheduled class sessions on Monday afternoons. Appropriate material from practicum meeting on Mondays at noon may also be considered a part of this class. And, occasional demonstrations may take place in the Audiology Clinic. Depending on the number of students enrolled in the class, these demonstrations may take place in one of two sessions before or after lecture time.
Grading Policy:	Grades will be based on: Exam 1 15% Course Grading: Exam 2 20% 91 - 100% A Final exam 30% 81 - 90% B Paper 10% 71 - 80% C Presentations 15% 61 - 70% D Medical orientation 60% & less F assignments 10% (see specifics below)
Course Readings:	Required Text: Northern J.L. (Ed.) Hearing Disorders (3rd ed.). Boston: Allen & Bacon, 1996. CD-ROM: Audiology: Disorders & Evaluation Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Recommended Text: Musiek F.E., Baran JA and Pinheiro ML. Neuroaudiology: Case Studies. San Diego: Singular Publishing Group, Inc. 1994. Other readings as assigned or suggested.
Assignments:	Presentations. One from each of the following four (4) categories, as assigned, will be incorporated into lecture and class discussion. Please provide the class with a one (1) page, typed outline and reference list. 1. Conductive disorders ALL: otitis media ALL: otosclerosis CE external otitis JP atresia GE tympanic membrane perforation SP cholesteotoma JL ossicular disarticulation AG glomus tumors 2. Cochlear disorders ALL: noise-induced ALL: Meniere’s CE congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) JL meningitis JW sudden idiopathic SP autoimmune inner ear disease JW perilymph fistula AG syphilis GE metabolic disorders (Pendred, Alport’s) 3. Ototoxicity SP aminoglycoside antibiotics CE other -mycins and prescription drugs JP antineoplastic drugs/cisplatin and carboplatin AG loop diuretics GE salicylates SM environmental toxins JL fetal effects of alcohol & other drugs 4. Retrocochlear disorders ALL: acoustic schwannoma JW neurofibromatosis (NFII) CE Bell's palsy GE cerebellar pontine angle tumor AG multiple sclerosis JL auditory cortex/temporal lobe JP lesion of corpus collosum SP auditory neuropathy Paper: One of the above presentations shall be written in the form of a research paper. You may choose from any of your four assigned topics, or another topic approved by instructor. The paper will be evaluated as follows: 80% Content: accurate, appropriate citations, current, complete, integration with other course material. 20% Style: logical organization, clear presentation, concise; grammar, spelling, punctuation; APA style for references. Medical orientation assignments: Complete 2 of the following over the course of the semester: 1. Observation of ear surgery. 2. Participation in Cleft Palate clinic, including the staffing which follows. 3. Attendance at medical grand rounds or lectures, including review a recent article on the particular topic. Cite article in report; bring a copy of it to class. Report the above, as follows: Date, topic, presenter?/ clinic cases?/ surgery/surgeon? What did you learn that you will use as an audiologist. Share new vocabulary. Share impressions. Typed, no more than one (1) page.