Outline

Overview

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
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	BIOS1163
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Aaron Camp, aaron.camp@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Peter Knight, peter.knight@sydney.edu.au
	Aaron Camp, aaron.camp@sydney.edu.au
	Helen Ritchie, helen.ritchie@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final Exam type B: online, timed take home exam	35%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Online quizzes (audiology) Online quiz	20%	Multiple weeks	Variable
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Mid-semester Exam type B: Online, timed take home exam	30%	Week 07 Due date: 15 Oct 2020 at 09:00	50 minutes
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Online task	Sound Instrumentation Quiz Online Quiz	15%	Week 11	30 minutes
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= Type B final exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

Online quizzes (audiology): Material covered in lectures for the audiology component of the UoS will also be assessed in the form of 4 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.
Online Quiz (Sound Instrumentation): Material covered in 5 online Sound Instrumentation modules will also be assessed in the form of 1 online quiz. All material covered in the quiz comes directly from the Online modules.
In-semester exam: This is a written exam and will cover the following topics: ear anatomy, embryology, pathophysiology.
Final exam: This paper will is a written exam and will cover audiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, 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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Introduction to BIOS1165 and ear anatomy; 2. Intro embryology and development of CNS; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 02	1. Development of face and palate; 2.Development of tongue, larynx and respiratory system; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 03	1. Ear embryology; 2. Teratology; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 04	1. Inflammation and disease 1; 2. Inflammation and disease 2; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 05	1. ENT 1; 2. ENT 2; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 06	1. ENT 3; 2. ENT 4; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 07	Audiology	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	1. Hearing physics 1; 2. Hearing physics 2; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 09	1. Hearing physics 3; 2. Hearing physics 4; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 10	1. Hearing physics 5; 2. Hearing physics 6; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 11	1. Neuroanat/ Neurophys 1; 2. Neuroanat/ Neurophys 2; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 12	1. Neuroanat/ Neurophys 3; 2. Neuroanat/ Neurophys 4; 3. Audiology	Lecture (4 hr)

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: 3rd 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

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Understand the normal structure and function 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 of hearing 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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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BIOS1165: Hearing Science and Audiology

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links