Audiology
Courses
For course descriptions not found in the 2006-2007 General
Catalog, please contact the department for more information.
AUD 236. Preceptorship in Neuro-Otology (2) Observations
in UCSD Otology clinic. Learn about procedures for taking histories
and performing clinical examinations, patient treatment, and patient
education from otologists. Prerequisites: second-year Au.D.
student or consent of instructor.
AUD 255. Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular
Systems (4) Detailed anatomy of the auditory
and vestibular systems, including the ultra-structure, histology,
and neuronal connections of the systems. In addition, physiological
responses that underlie the actions of each system are described,
from the cellular to the systems levels. Prerequisites: second-year
Au.D. student or consent of instructor.
AUD 256. Pathophysiology of the Auditory and Vestibular
Systems (4) Physiological and anatomical
substrates of auditory and vestibular disorders including influences
of neurological disorders. Topics include peripheral and central
disorders, congenital disorders due to infections, as well as acquired
ototoxic, noise-induced, infective, autoimmune, age-associated disorders,
and traumatic disorders. Prerequisites: AUD 255 or consent of
instructor.
AUD 257. Ear Diseases and Treatment (3) Differential
diagnosis and treatment of auditory and vestibular disorders, audiological
components of neuro-otology, as well as interactions between the
audiologist and neuro-otologist in a clinical setting. Prerequisites:
second-year Au.D. student or consent of instructor.
AUD 263. Physiological and Behavioral Tests of Vestibular
Function (4) Clinical evaluation of vestibular
function, using techniques such as caloric and rotational electronystagmography
and posturography. The interpretation of clinical findings and implications
for rehabilitative strategies will be covered. The course will include
observation of testing in otology clinic settings. Prerequisites:
second-year Au.D. student or consent of instructor.
AUD 264. Auditory and Vestibular Development and Genetics
(3) Embryology and functional development
of the auditory and vestibular systems, from their initial appearance
to adult function. Inherited disorders of these two sensory systems
are also addressed, including phenotypic description and genetic
basis. Genetic counseling and the potential for gene therapy are
also discussed. Prerequisites: second- or third-year Au.D. student
or consent of instructor.
AUD 270. Newborn Hearing Screening and Management (3) This
course describes procedures and requirements for newborn hearing
screening, and the detection and clinical management of congenital
auditory disorders. Observations of newborn screening in a neonatal
ICU environment. Prerequisites: second- or third-year Au.D.
student or consent of instructor.
AUD 271. Temporal Bone Anatomy (4) Detailed
anatomy of the temporal bone, including surgical approaches. Participation
in dissecting a human cadaver temporal bone specimen, and observation
of medical residents/staff learning to perform surgical drilling
of temporal bone under the supervision of experienced otologic surgeons.
Radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging of the temporal bone
will be described and discussed. Prerequisites: second- or third-year
Au.D. student or consent of instructor.
AUD 275. Intraoperative Monitoring (3) Methods
and procedures required for monitoring of evoked auditory responses
in the operating room. The indications for the use of intraoperative
monitoring and difficulties unique to this setting. The course will
include the opportunity to observe auditory potential monitoring
in the operating room. Prerequisites: second- or third-year
Au.D. student or consent of instructor.
AUD 276. Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Sensory
Aids (3) Theory and practice of cochlear
implantation with focus on audiological management of patients after
implantation. Current concepts regarding the activation of primary
auditory neurons by electrical stimulation and indications for cochlear
implantation and surgical procedures are described. Prerequisites:
second- or third-year Au.D. student or consent of instructor.
AUD 284. Clinical Practice in Audiology II (1-4) Applications
of clinical procedures to patient assessment. Includes clinical
observation, interaction with otologists, and supervised patient
care involving diagnostics and hearing aid evaluations in the UCSD
audiology clinics. This course may be taken more than once. Prerequisites:
open to second- or third-year doctoral students or consent of instructor.
One quarter unit represents 3 to 4 hours per week. Must also
be concurrently enrolled in AUD 291.
AUD 291. Clinical Case Studies/Staffing (1) Presentations
and discussion of clinical cases and issues related to clinical
practice. Students’ clinical experiences are discussed relative
to medical and audiological assessment and management. This course
may be taken more than once. Prerequisite: second- or third-year
Au.D. student or consent of instructor. Must be taken more than
once.
AUD 296. Research Practicum (3) Participation
in specific faculty research activities. Become familiar with research
methods and objectives of a faculty’s research project. Participate
in data collection and analysis at the discretion of the faculty
investigator. Prerequisite: second- or third-year Au.D. student
and consent of instructor.
AUD 298. Independent Research (3) Independent
research on topics relevant to audiology, consisting of literature
review, data collection. Faculty supervision and mentoring on practical
elements of research design and methodology. The course will consist
of laboratory experience, focused on practical elements of research
and design and methodology. Prerequisite: consent of Au.D. program
adviser and consent of faculty mentor.
AUD 299. Doctoral Project (3) Individual
investigation and preparation of the doctoral project for the Au.D.
degree will be performed under the supervision of an experienced
research mentor. Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy in the
Au.D. program.
Audiology Courses
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