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SPEECH AND HEARING (SP H)
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
207. Survey of Human Communication and Its Disorders (3) I II The role of hearing, language and speech processes in human communication and its disorders is covered through readings, lectures, and observations in laboratories and clinics.
260. Speech Science (4) I Anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology of the speech mechanism; acoustical characteristics of voice and speech sounds; frequency, intensity, time and wave composition. 3R, 3L. (Identical with LING 260).
280. Hearing Science (4) II Anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology of the auditory mechanism; acoustics and psychoacoustics; decibel scale, normal auditory function. 3R, 3L.
282. Biology of Sensation (3) I (Identical with NRSC 282, which is home). Tier 2 - Natural Sciences.
350. Language Science (3) I Core features of language are identified and integrated into a model of language that is applicable to first and second language acquisition and language disorders. Topics may include: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
367. Phonetics (3) I S Scientific study of speech sounds; articulatory phonetics, transcription, normal and disordered speech.
370. Adult Communication Disorders (3) I The study of adult disordered communicative processes. Consideration is given to signs and symptoms, etiology, clinical course, and vocational-social impact of these disorders. Principles of assessment and intervention are highlighted. Open to majors only. P, SP H 260, SP H 280.
371. Pediatric Communication Disorders (3) II The study of child disordered communicative processes. Consideration is given to signs and symptoms, etiology, clinical course, and developmental-academic-social impact. Principles of assessment and intervention are highlighted. P, SP H 260, SP H 280. Open to majors only.
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
403. Measurement for Diagnosticians (3) II GRD Basic statistical competencies with their diagnostic applications. Students become familiar with calculation of simple statistics, able to evaluate the statistical properties of standardized tests, and the extent to which statistical evidence can support basic diagnostic interpretations. May be convened with SP H 503.
441. Language Acquisition (3) II Principles and processes of first language acquisition described in relation to children's social and cognitive development; first language acquisition processes compared and contrasted to child and adult second language acquisition and language disorders. P, SP H 350. (Identical with LING 441, PSYC 441). May be convened with SP H 541.
459. Clinical Studies: Audiology (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] Under supervision, students assess hearing impairments, formulate objectives, and carry out remedial programs with emphasis on the application of research data and current technology to clinical treatment. P or CR, SP H 483. Open to majors only. May be convened with SP H 559.
460L. Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation Laboratory (1) I II P or CR, SP H 460R. May be convened with SP H 560L.
460R. Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation (2) I Consideration of some common and specific instruments and methods employed in speech and hearing laboratories and clinics. P or CR, SP H 260, SP H 280. May be convened with SP H 560R.
468. Speech Perception (3) II General overview of the field of speech perception. Topics include: role of contextual factor in the processing of speech, developmental issues in speech perception, perception of foreign language speech sounds, the recognition of speech by computers and animals, implications for hearing-impaired populations and models of speech perception. P, SP H 260. (Identical with LING 468, PSYC 468). May be convened with SP H 568.
471L. Laboratory in Articulation Disorders (1) I S Open to senior majors only. P or CR, SP H 471R. May be convened with SP H 571L.
471R. Articulation Disorders and Therapies (2) I S Etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy for the articulatory aspects of communication problems. P, SP H 350, SP H 371, SP H 367. Senior status advised. May be convened with SP H 571R.
483. Principles of Audiology (3) I Basic principles and techniques of audiological testing, etiologies of hearing impairment, and intervention strategies. P, SP H 280 or graduate status. May be convened with SP H 583.
484. Introduction to Hearing Aids and Audiologic Rehabilitation (3) I Characteristics of hearing aids and evaluation of their performance; identification and treatment of communication disorders associated with hearing loss. P, SP H 280. May be convened with SP H 584.
486. Child Audiology (3) II Study of the development and disorders of the auditory system; audiometric evaluation and differential diagnosis in infants and children; psychological, auditory, and educational aspects of the habilitation of aurally handicapped children. P, SP H 280, SP H 483. May be convened with SP H 586.
496. Seminar
a. Seminar (1) I II P or CR, SP H 370, SP H 371, SP H 483. Writing-Emphasis Course*.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
500. Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Research in Speech and Hearing Sciences (3) I Study of measurement and research design and their application in research and professional practice.
501. Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1) I Professional practice issues including certification, licensure, supervision, quality control, ethics, federal and state legislation.
502. Principles of Neuroanatomy (4) II (Identical with CBA 502, which is home).
503. Measurement for Diagnosticians (3) II GRD [Rpt.] For a description of course topics see SP H 403. Graduate-level requirements include a written review of three test manuals. May be convened with SP H 403.
510. Counseling Techniques in Communication Disorders (3) II Introduction to counseling the communication handicapped and their families.
541. Language Acquisition (3) II For a description of course topics see SP H 441. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper/project on a selected topic relevant to the course. (Identical with LING 541, PSYC 541). May be convened with SP H 441.
549. Survival Skills for Students (2) I II For graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, this course provides information and experiences that will aid in successful "survival" during the graduate-student years and those following graduation. Topics include effective speaking and writing, grantspersonship, mentoring, teaching, career options, among others. Discussion of ethical issues and resources is integrated across topics. (Identical with BIOC 549, MCB 549, PS 549, PSIO 549).
552. Language Disorders in School Age Children (3) The nature and treatment of language disorders in children from grades K-12; relationships between language and learning disabilities; social skills, cognitive function; assessment and treatment strategies. P, SP H 441 or SP H 551.
555. Developmental Language Disorders (3) I Preschool-level. Competency-based approach (treatment, assessment, and evaluation) to autism, specific language impairment, and mental retardation with attention to children learning English as a second language. Case study focus. P, SP H 441 or SP H 551.
556. Adult Language Disorders (3) I Description and explanation of communication disorders associated with stroke and aphasia, traumatic brain-injury, and dementing diseases. Principles of assessment and treatment. P, SP H 567.
558. Clinical Studies: Speech-Language Pathology (1-3) [Rpt./9 units] For a description of course topics see SP H 458. Graduate-level requirements include independent planning of treatment programs, completion of clinical progress reports, and formulation of evaluation reports as needed. Clinical research designs are also considered. Open to majors only. P, SP H 451 or SP H 571. May be convened with SP H 458.
559. Clinical Studies: Audiology (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] For a description of course topics see SP H 459. Graduate-level requirements include clinical progress or evaluation reports. Open to majors only. P or CR, SP H 589. May be convened with SP H 459.
560L. Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation Laboratory (1) I For a description of course topics see SP H 460L. May be convened with SP H 460L.
560R. Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation (2) I For a description of course topics see SP H 460R. Graduate-level requirements include a project on a selected topic. May be convened with SP H 460R.
562. Psychophysical Acoustics (3) II Experimental procedures and instrumentation; study of psychoacoustics; stimulus integration, pitch and loudness limen and scales, masking, and auditory fatigue; binaural hearing; theory of signal detection. P, SP H 280, SP H 460.
563. Microcomputer Applications (3) II Basic understanding of microcomputer operations and its multiple functions; emphasis on computer literacy, administrative/clinical applications and hands-on instruction.
567. Experimental Phonetics: Physiology (3) I Systematic examination of current experimentation and research in speech as motor behavior, with emphasis on physiological investigations of normal respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation; critical evaluation of research design. P, SP H 260. (Identical with PSYC 567).
568. Speech Perception (3) II For a description of course topics see SP H 468. Graduate-level requirements include more extensive reading. (Identical with LING 568, PSYC 568). May be convened with SP H 468.
571L. Laboratory in Articulation Disorders (1) I S For a description of course topics see SP H 471L. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper and/or project on a selected topic. Open to majors only. P or CR, SP H 571R. May be convened with SP H 471L.
571R. Articulation Disorders and Therapies (2) I S For a description of course topics see SP H 471R. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper and/or project on a selected topic. May be convened with SP H 471R.
572. Voice Disorders (3) I Etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy for disorders of voice; speech for the laryngectomized. P, SP H 567.
573. Nature and Treatment of Childhood Stuttering (3) II Examines the problem of stuttering, its evaluation and management in children.
574. Cleft Palate, Other Craniofacial Disorders, and Communication (3) II Communication disorders associated with cleft palate and other craniofacial defects. Speech assessment, evaluation and treatment; survey of dental and surgical services. P, SP H 471L or SP H 471R.
575. Neuromotor Speech Disorders (3) II Nature, cause, evaluation, and management of neuromotor-based speech disorders in children and adults. P, SP H 567.
576. Communicative Aspects of Aging (1) II Hearing, speech, voice, and language changes in the elderly caused by aging and disease. Emphasis on management of these problems. (Identical with GERO 576).
577. Communication Disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury (3) II S Communication consequences of traumatic brain injury with special reference to the evaluation and management of persons with such injury. P, consult department before enrolling.
580. Community and Industrial Audiology (2) II Hearing conservation in industry, schools, and the community; auditory and non-auditory effects of noise, noise assessment, control, and protective procedures.
581. Evaluation and Selection of Hearing Aids (3) I Development of hearing aid evaluations; circuitry of hearing aids and their physical characteristics; speech intelligibility and the electroacoustics of low-fidelity circuitry; patient evaluation and counseling. P, SP H 483.
582. Hearing Disorders and Special Tests (3) II Pathologies of the hearing mechanism, and their auditory manifestations. Special audiologic procedures to differentiate site of lesion. P, SP H 280, SP H 483.
583. Principles of Audiology (3) I For a description of course topics see SP H 483. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper/project on a selected topic relevant to the course. P, SP H 280 or graduate standing. May be convened with SP H 583.
584. Introduction to Hearing Aids and Audiologic Rehabilitation (3) I For a description of course topics see SP H 484. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper and/or project on a selected topic. P, SP H 280, SP H 483. May be convened with SP H 484.
585. Audiologic Habilitation: Children (3) I Amplification, room acoustics, auditory and visual processing, evaluation and remedial programming for children with mild to moderate hearing impairment. P, SP H 483 or SP H 589.
586. Child Audiology (3) II For a description of course topics see SP H 486. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper and/or project on a selected topic. P, 280, 483. May be convened with SP H 486.
588. Electrophysiologic Evaluation of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems (3) II Techniques, normative data, and clinical interpretation of auditory-evoked potential and electronystagmography tests.
589. Advanced Audiologic Evaluation (3) I Principles and techniques of administering and interpreting the comprehensive audiologic evaluation. P, SP H 280, SP H 483.
595. Colloquium
a. Current Problems in Speech and Hearing Sciences (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II
596. Seminar
a. Experimental Phonetics (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
b. Clinical Audiology (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
c. Hearing-Physiology and Psychophysics (1-3) [Rpt./2 or 9 units] I II
d. Language and Language Disorders (1-3) [Rpt./ 2 or 9 units] I II
e. Speech Pathology (1-3) [Rpt./ 2 or 9 units] I II
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
600. Research Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3) II Design and execution of descriptive and experimental research in communication sciences and disorders.
658. Advanced Clinical Studies: Speech-Language Pathology (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] With faculty consultation and supervision, students assume responsibility for all aspects of case management of children and adults. Exposure to clinical research methods and interdisciplinary staffings. P, SP H 558.
659. Advanced Clinical Studies: Audiology (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] With faculty consultation and supervision, students assume responsibility for all aspects of case management of adults and children. Exposure to clinical research methods and interdisciplinary staffings. P or CR, SP H 589. Open to majors only.
663. Digital Processing of Speech Signals (3) II Basic knowledge of digital signal processing for students in biological sciences. Topics include spectral analysis, fast Fourier transform, linear prediction coding, and digital filtering. P, SP H 260.
665L. Aerodynamic Evaluation and Management of the Speech Mechanism Laboratory (1) II P or CR, SP H 665R.
665R. Aerodynamic Evaluation and Management of the Speech Mechanism (2) II Principles and clinical methods of aerodynamic evaluation and management of the disordered speech mechanism, with practical experience provided through case studies and class experiments. P, SP H 260, SP H 460R, SP H 460L, SP H 567.
691. Preceptorship (1-3) [Rpt./]
695. Colloquium
a. Motor Control (2) [Rpt./ 3] II (Identical with PSIO 695A, which is home).
696. Seminar
a. Experimental Phonetics (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
b. Clinical Audiology (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
c. Hearing Physiology and Psycho-physics (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
d. Language and Language Disorder (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
e. Speech Pathology (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
799. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-3) [Rpt./]
908. Case Studies (1-3) I II
910. Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-12) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]