PCHN60041 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Richard Baker Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <div><p>This 15-credit unit focuses on the structure and function of auditory systems. Students will gain an appreciation of how the function of auditory systems is dependent on the underlying anatomical structure and physiological mechanisms.</p><p>The unit will utilise different teaching methodologies, with some topics being taught on campus via lectures, and tutorials, while others will be delivered online .</p><p>Content:</p><ul> <li>An overview of the anatomy and physiology of the Auditory System</li> <li>The physics of sound, speech, linear and nonlinear systems and resonance</li> <li>Auditory perception</li></ul></div> <div><p>This 15-credit unit focuses on the structure and function of auditory systems. Students will gain an appreciation of how the function of auditory systems is dependent on the underlying anatomical structure and physiological mechanisms.</p><p>The unit will utilise different teaching methodologies, with some topics being taught on campus via lectures, and tutorials, while others will be delivered online .</p><p>Content:</p><ul> <li>An overview of the anatomy and physiology of the Auditory System</li> <li>The physics of sound, speech, linear and nonlinear systems and resonance</li> <li>Auditory perception</li></ul></div> <div><p>The unit aims to:</p><ul> <li>provide a theoretical and scientific foundation for audiology, including the structure and function of the auditory system; the bases of psychoacoustics and speech perception;&nbsp;and basic elements of physics and measurement relevant to audiology.</li></ul></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <ul><li>Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral auditory system and of the key ascending pathways of the central auditory system from the cochlea to the cortex explain and critically evaluate how the physiology relates to the coding of different acoustic signals.</li><li>Explain how the structure and function of the peripheral auditory system allows for efficient transmission, transduction and encoding of the auditory signal.</li><li>Explain the basic principles of auditory sensitivity, loudness and frequency selectivity, sound localisation, pitch, and speech perception &amp; how these aspects relate to the underlying physiological mechanisms and evaluate how such mechanisms change in different types of hearing loss</li><li>Explain how different types of cochlear hearing loss arise and how they impact on the perception of sound.</li><li>Explain the principles behind a range of clinical and psychophysical methods used in the assessment of hearing.</li><li>Be able to apply the basic principles of physics and measurements relevant to audiology in discussions relating to the physiological processing and the perception of sound in normally hearing and hearing-impaired listeners.</li><li>Be able to basic aspects of physiology, perception and hearing impairment to the underlying physics (including &nbsp;basics of sound and speech acoustics, room acoustics and hearing aid acoustics, linear and nonlinear systems and filters and mechanical resonance).</li></ul> <ul><li>Demonstrate evidence of academic reading relating to the content covered by this course unit.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis by producing clear and coherent explanations of a range of aspects of audiological science.</li></ul> <ul><li>Effectively organise notes and thoughts that will allow you to process a range of different types of information available in this course unit.</li><li>Effectively use online pre-reading material to prepare for face-to-face sessions.</li></ul> <ul><li>Assimilate information from a variety of resources.</li><li>Interpret a range of graphical information from a variety of scientific studies.</li><li>Search, Select and Extract appropriate information from appropriate academic resources.</li></ul> <div><ul><li>Lectures</li><li>Online learning (inc. formative MCQ quizzes)</li><li>Directed and related reading</li><li>Self-directed study</li><li>Tutorials</li><li>Optional Formative Essay</li></ul></div> 0 Other 100% <p>Summative Assignment (Mid-Semester): 1,000 Words (40%)</p><p>Summative Unseen Exam (On Campus): 1.5 Hours (60%)</p> <p>Written Feedback</p> MSc Audiology MSc Audiology PGDT Taught Component Mandatory Audiology Short Courses Audiology Short Courses Funded PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Adv Audiology Studies FT MSc Adv Audiology Studies FT PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Adv Audiology Studies PT MSc Adv Audiology Studies PT PGDT Taught Component Optional N <p>Essential reading:</p><ul><li>Lenz, J.L. (2025) Psychoacoustics: Perception of Normal and Impaired Hearing with Audiological Applications. Plural Publishing, 2nd Ed. 2025. ISBN: 978-1-63550-525-2</li><li>Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A. The Auditory System; Anatomy, Physiology, and Clinical Correlates (2nd Ed)&nbsp;Plural Publishing, 2020. ISBN: 9781944883003.</li><li>Gelfand, S.A. Hearing: an introduction to psychological and physiological acoustics. 6th Edition. New York, Dekker, 2018. ISBN: 9781498775427</li></ul> Lectures 40 0 110