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BIOS1165: Hearing Science and Audiology
2026 unit information
This unit of study aims to provide an understanding of the physics, anatomy, neuroscience, 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
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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BIOS1163 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. 1. Describe the anatomy, neurobiology, and physiology of sound detection and transduction, including the cochlea and the physics of hearing.
- LO2. 2. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of audiological principles, including the classification of hearing loss, basic clinical assessment techniques, and the application of sound instrumentation in hearing evaluation.
- LO3. 3. Identify the functional localisation of brain and spinal cord regions and auditory neural pathways, including an appreciation of how different brain regions integrate information.
- LO4. 4. Explain the pathophysiological basis of common diseases and disorders affecting hearing and speech, including those arising from developmental abnormalities, infections, or immune responses.
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