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Florida International University

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Fall 2013

COURSE NUMBER / SPA 4101L U01
COURSE TITLE / Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms: Laboratory
SECTION / 1
PLACEMENT / AHC3-407
COURSE CREDITS / 1 credit
CLOCK HOURS / 1
TIME / 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
FACULTY / Alliete Rodriguez Alfano, PhD, CCC-SLP
E-mail:
Office Hours: Tuesdays 4-5 pm and by appointment
Office location: AHC3-407
Telephone number: 786-493-4564 (emergencies only)

COURSEDESCRIPTION

This laboratory is an extension of the course SPA 4101 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms. It will contribute to the comprehension of the normal functioning of the anatomical structures of speech and hearing.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

ASHA Standards

ASHA Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology consist of seven standards related to academic and clinical training as well as continuing education for individuals who wish to obtain/maintain certification. Standard III-B: students will demonstrate knowledge of basic communication and swallowing processes and their biological and neurological bases.

Standard / KASA Requirements/Objectives / Learning Activities / Evaluation Criteria
III-B / Knowledge of basic human communication processes and their biological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic and cultural bases. / Exams Lectures Readings / Instructor Grading

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

·  Describethe anatomical structures of speech and hearing.

·  Identify the different structures participating in speech and hearing.

·  Explain the anatomy and physiology of respiration

·  Explain the anatomy and physiology of phonation

·  Explain the anatomy and physiology of articulation

·  Describe the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system

·  Review the basic organization of the nervous system

TOPICAL OUTLINE

Session #1: – Explanation of the Course – August 27, 2013

Session #2: – Respiration (Chapters 2 & 3)

Model of the respiratory system: Lungs, trachea, bronchi

Group 1: September 3, 2013

Group 2: September 10, 2013

Session #3: - Phonation (Chapters 4 & 5)

Test on Respiration

Model of the larynx: cartilages, membranes, ligaments, and muscles

Group 1: September 17, 2013
Group 2: September 24, 2013

Session #4: – Articulation (Chapters 6 & 7)

Test on Phonation

Model of skull and articulators

Group 1: October 8, 2013
Group 2 October 15, 2013

Session #5: – Hearing (Chapters 9 & 10)

Test on Articulation

Model of the ear

Group 1: October 22, 2013
Group 2: October 29, 2013

Session # 6: - Neuroanatomy (Chapters 11 &12)

Test on Hearing

Model of the brain

Group 1: November 12, 2013
Group 2: November19, 2013

Session #7: November 26, 2013 – Final Exam

Test on Neuroanatomy

Group 1: Meets at 5:00 pm
Group 2: Meets at 5:20 pm

TEACHING STRATEGIES

Anatomical models and charts will be utilized to teach course material, as well as lectures based on the class textbook. Active participation of students is expected.

EVALUATION

There will be five exams during this course. Each exam will be based on the previous class’s lecture.

Grading:

Each Exam (5 total) 17% each (85% of total grade)

Attendance 15%

Grading Scale:

A = 94-100% C = 73-76%

A- = 90-93% C- = 70-72%

B+ = 87-89% D+ = 67-69%

B = 83-86% D = 63-66%

B- = 80-82% D- = 60-62%

C+ = 77-79% F = 59% - Below

Course Requirements and grading:

1.  Read assigned chapters prior to class from the course text noted below.

2.  All exams will include information class presentations.

3.  All assignments and exams are subject to change as the semester progresses.

4.  Class attendance is required and roll will be taken. Excused absences require a doctor’s note. Any student excused on a test date will be able to take a make-up exam until the time the original test is returned to the entire class. Once a test has been returned, alternate arrangements will be made on a case by case basis.

REQUIRED TEXT

Seikel, J.A., King, D.W. & Drumright, D.G. (2010). Anatomy and physiology for speech, language, and hearing. New York: Thomas Delmar Learning, 4th Edition

POLICIES

Attendance Policy

Regular class attendance is needed for optimal learning in this class and roll will be taken. To receive credit for attending a class, you must be present for the full class period. There will be a 2-point deduction from your attendance grade for every absence. Proper documentation must be provided to make-up exams. Make-up exams will be administered at the professor’s discretion. All make-up exams taken after the exam date are subject to a 10 point per class late deduction penalty. If a student knows about his/her inability to be present on an exam date prior to that date, he/she must arrange to take the exam prior to the designated exam date. There will be no penalty in this case if such an agreement is reached. The professor reserves the right to accept or reject such agreements.

Academic Misconduct
Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of Florida International University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Students who plagiarize or cheat can be charged with academic misconduct. Penalties for academic misconduct can include up to dismissal from the University.

Misconduct includes:

Cheating: The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally authorized or not.

Plagiarism: The use and appropriation of another's work without any indication of the source and the representation of such work as the student's own. Any student, who fails to give credit for ideas, expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is guilty of plagiarism.

Religious Holidays
Religious holidays are an excused absence, but not beyond the day for the holiday itself. Students should make their requests known at the beginning of the semester and arrangements must be made with the faculty member for missed work.

Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who may need special accommodations must register with the Office of Disability Services. In addition, students must contact the instructor so that arrangements can be made to accommodate their needs.