Information Package

Program of Audiology

ODYO313

AUDITORY PERCEPTION PROCESSES

Course Code
ODYO313
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe the functional properties of auditory structures in auditory perception processes.
  2. Explain the auditory perception mechanisms associated with binaural hearing and localization.
  3. Introduce the neural mechanisms of speech perception and musical perception.
  4. List the stages of auditory perception.
  5. Explain the role of plasticity in the relationship between auditory perception and attention.
  6. Define auditory perception disorders.
  7. Explain the relationships between auditory perception and cognitive processes.
  8. Explain methods for assessing auditory perception.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsODY126 HEARING SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY AND EVALUATION
Course DescriptionThis course covers the basic principles of auditory processing and auditory perception, the perceptual effects of hearing disorders, and audiologic approaches to the assessment of auditory perception.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction
2nd Week Physical Properties of Sound
3rd Week Physiology of the Peripheral Auditory System
4th Week Physiology of the Central Auditory System
5th Week Psychoacoustic Methods and Theories
6th Week Binaural Hearing
7th Week Sound Localization
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Auditory Scene Analysis
10th Week Speech Perception
11th Week Musical Perception
12th Week Assessment of Auditory Perception
13th Week Learning and Plasticity
14th Week Hearing and Cognitive Processes
15th Week Hearing and Cognitive Processes
Recommended or Required ReadingSchnupp, J. (2011). Auditory Neuroscience: Making Sense of Sound. MIT Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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