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BIOS1165: Hearing Science and Audiology

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit of study aims to provide an understanding of the physics, anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism. Students will also learn about pathologies of the ear, nose and throat and development of the human embryo. The unit also includes an introduction to deafness, basic audiological tests and evaluation of hearing.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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BIOS1163

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Helen Ritchie, helen.ritchie@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam Final Exam
1.5h MCQ, SAQ and ER exam
50% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
Online task Online quizzes
Online quiz
25% Multiple weeks Variable
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO6
In-semester test (Take-home short release) Type D in-semester exam In-semester test
1 hour ER test, short release
25% Week 07
Due date: 15 Sep 2022 at 09:00
50 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?
Type D in-semester exam = Type D in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Online quizzes: Material covered in lectures for the embryology, hearing and disease and sound instrumentation (self-directed) components of the UoS will be also assessed in the form of 6 online quizzes. These quizzes are timed and you only have one attempt at them. All material covered in the quizzes comes directly from the audiology component of the course. Please revise your material before attempting the quiz.
  • In-semester test: This is a written exam and will cover the following topics: ear anatomy, embryology, Inflammation and Hearing and Disease.
  • Final exam: This paper is a written exam and will cover audiology, neurology of hearing, hearing physics.
Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Work of an exceptional standard

Distinction

75 - 84

Work of a very high standard

Credit

65 - 74

work of a good standard

Pass

50 - 64

Work of an acceptable standard

Fail

0 - 49

work that does not meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

All assignments must be submitted by the due date and quizzes and exams attended when they are scheduled. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form or request will incur penalties. Failure to meet assessment deadlines will incur mark deductions of 5% of the maximum awardable mark available for every day past the due date (for electronic submissions, days late includes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). These deductions will continue for 10 calendar days, until the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students. At that point the mark awarded will be zero. For example, on an assignment given a mark of 70/100, the penalty would be 5 marks if submitted up to 24 hours late, resulting in a final mark of 65/100. If the assignment is submitted 6 days late, the penalty would be 30 marks and the final mark would be 40/100. If the assignment is more than 10 days late, submitted after the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students, the final mark will be 0/100.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1. Introduction to BIOS1165 and ear anatomy; 2. Embryology; 3. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 02 1. Embryology 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 03 1. Embryology tutorial ; Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 04 1. Inflammation and disease; 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO4 LO6
Week 05 1. Hearing and Disease 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 06 1. Hearing and Disease 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 07 1. In-semester exam 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (2 hr) LO6
Week 08 1. Hearing and Disease 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 09 1. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 10 1. Hearing and Disease 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 11 1. Neurology of hearing 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 12 1. Neurology of hearing 2. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO1 LO6 LO8 LO9
Week 13 1. Hearing and Disease Lecture (4 hr) LO6

Attendance and class requirements

  • The University of Sydney Coursework Policy 2014 states: 
    55 (2) A student enrolled in a unit of study must comply with the requirements set out in the faculty resolutions, award course resolutions or unit of study outline about undertaking the unit of study, including on matters such as: (a) attendance at and participation in lectures, seminars and tutorials; and (b) participation in practical work.

  • The Faculty of Health Sciences resolution 7(2) states that coursework students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Dean, head of school or professor most concerned. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available in the Canvas site for this unit.

Title: Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language and Hearing
Author: J.A. Seikel
Edition/Year: 5th Edition,
Type: Recommended resource [Traditional textbook layout]

OTHER USEFUL RESOURCE

Title: Speech and Hearing Science
Author: W.E. Zemlin
Edition/Year: 4th Edition,
Type: additional [Traditional textbook layout]

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understand the anatomy and neurobiology of the auditory system.
  • LO2. Understand the embryological development of the CNS, face and palate, tongue, larynx, respiratory system and ear.
  • LO3. Describe the development of abnormalities that result from abnormal embryological development or from exposure to viral illness or drugs during pregnancy.
  • LO4. Understand the role of the lymphatic and immune systems in responding to trauma and the prevention of disease, the immunological basis of inflammation and allergies and the effects of age and stress on the immune response.
  • LO5. Understand and describe the pathophysiology of the nose, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx.
  • LO6. Understand the nature and classification of hearing loss and demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic clinical audiological tests used to evaluate hearing.
  • LO7. Understand the principles of sound instrumentation and apply these to various types of devices used in sound instrumentation.
  • LO8. Describe and be able to perform simple calculations relating to the physics of hearing.
  • LO9. Understand and describe the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the cochlea.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9
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LO4         
LO5         
LO6         
LO7         
LO8         
LO9         

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

In response to student feedback, lecture series has been streamlined to reduce overlap between topics

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