CSD 309: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
Fall 2013 -Course Syllabus
Monday and Wednesday, 11:00-12:15, 325 Ferguson Building
1. Prerequisites:
Admission to the appropriate degree program or permission of the instructor.
2. For Whom Planned:
Undergraduate students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
3. Instructor Information:
Ginger Hinton, Ph.D.
Office: 338 Ferguson Building
Phone: 336-256-1498
Email:
Office hours: Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. or by appointment
4. Catalog Description:
Anatomical and physiological bases of human communication.
5. Texts
Required:
Fuller, DR, Pimentel, JT & Peregoy, BM. (2011). Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN# 978-0-7817-8837-3.
Recommended:
Zemlin and Zemlin (1997). Study Guide Workbook for Speech and Hearing Science. 4th edition. Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing Company. ISBN# 0875637302
6. Student Learning Outcomes: (Std. III-B and III-C)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Identify the support structures of the respiratory, articulatory and laryngeal systems
b. Describe the function of muscles in the respiratory, articulatory and laryngeal systems
c. Describe the neurologic structures and pathways associated with speech production
d. Integrate information about the neuromuscular systems associated with the respiratory, articulatory and laryngeal systems in order to describe human communication
7. Teaching Strategies
a. Lectures
b. Group projects
c. Group discussions
8. Evaluation Methods and Guidelines for Assignments
A. Final grades for will be based on the following:
1) On-line quizzes 15%
2) Group study questions 15%
3) Five non-comprehensive exams 70%
B. Final grades will be assigned as follows, based on the percentage of total points available:
98-100% = A+
94-97% = A
90-93% = A-
88-89% = B+
84-87% = B
80-83% = B-
78-79% = C+
74-77% = C
70-73% = C-
68-69% = D+
64-67% = D
60-63% = D-
Below 60% = F
9. On-line quizzes: Eight on-line quizzes worth 10-20 points must be completed in a specified time range. Questions on the quizzes will be taken from the book and will focus on basic terminology and information. This will allow class periods to be used for more detailed discussion of integrated information. Although the quizzes will be open book, students must be familiar with the material before beginning the quiz. Each quiz may be taken only one time.
10. Question sets: Question sets pertaining to neurologic control of speech and language, as well as the major physiologic systems needed for speech production will be completed by groups of up to four students. They will be due at the beginning of the class period specified on the schedule. Grades will be assigned based on the depth and accuracy of the answers. All members of a work group will receive the same grade. In addition to the required text, students should use peer-reviewed journal articles and professional websites (e.g. ASHA, NIH, CDC) to answer the questions. Websites such as Wikipedia and WebMD are not appropriate sources of information. All references, in the document and in the reference list, must be in APA style. Information about APA style is available through the UNCG Library webpage at http://www.uncg.edu/eng/writingcenter/handouts.
11. Exams: Exams will start at the beginning of the class period for which they are scheduled. Students will have the entire class period in which to complete the exam. If a student is late for class, they will not be given additional time to complete the exam.
12. Extra Credit: No extra credit will be given in this course.
13. Grade Disagreements
If a student disagrees with any assigned grade, she/he must contact the instructor within 24 hours of receiving the grade to set up an appointment to discuss the disagreement.
14. Class Attendance
Class attendance is the student’s responsibility. However, no make-up exams will be given unless the instructor has approved an excused absence. No assignments will be accepted after the due date unless the instructor has approved an excused absence.
15. Suggested Academic Workload Guidelines
(http://web.uncg.edu/reg/Bulletin/Current/AcaRegs/CourseSelection/Workload.aspx).
a. In general, students should plan to devote between 2–3 hours outside of class for each hour in class. Thus, students with a 15-hour course load should schedule between 30–45 hours weekly for completing outside-of-class reading, study, and homework assignments.
b. Students who are employed more than 5–10 hours each week should consider reducing their course loads (semester hours), depending upon their study habits, learning abilities, and course work requirements.
16. Academic Honor Code
All students are expected to adhere to the Academic Honor Policy as published in the UNCG Student Handbook. Failure to do so will result in lowering of the course grade or expulsion from the class. The policy is available at: http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu.
17. Learning Differences and/or Disabilities
For students with documented physical or learning differences and/or disabilities, appropriate arrangements will be made for completion of all class and assessment experiences. However, documentation of these differences and/or disabilities must be made available to the instructor prior to the first assessment experience. If For additional information, contact the UNCG Office of Disability Services, 336-334-5540 or .
18. Learning Assistance Center (159 Reynolds Hall)
The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) provides services to help undergraduates improve their academic performance and achieve their educational goals. Free services for all undergraduate students include: peer tutoring in most 100- and 200-level courses, along with a select few 300- and 400-level courses, skills assessment, workshops, learning skills instruction, and learning skills handouts. For further information about the support services available through the LAC, call 336/334-3878, or visit the Web site at http://success.uncg.edu/lac.
19. Cell phones, laptops, and texting devices:
a. At the beginning of every class, ALL cell phones, texting devices, and any other type of handheld device that allows you to send/receive messages must be turned off and placed out of sight.
b. You may use your laptop during class. Given the complex nature and volume of material we will cover this semester, you are encouraged to use your laptop to take notes during class time. Use of a laptop for non-academic purposes such as sending/receiving email or visiting social networking websites (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, etc) is strongly discouraged because it will interfere with your ability to do well in this course.
c. Anyone who uses a cell phone, texting device, laptop, or any type of handheld device that allows you to send/receive messages during an exam will receive a grade of 0 for that particular assessment.
20. Disruptive behavior in the classroom and disruptive conduct:
Instructors may withdraw students from a course for behavior that is deemed by the instructors to be disruptive to the class. The grade assigned will be "W" if the behavior occurs before the deadline for dropping a course without academic penalty, and instructors have the option of giving a "W" or "WF" if the behavior occurs after the deadline. The complete policy on "Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom" is included on the Policies for Students Web Page. The website address is: http://deanofstudents.uncg.edu/policy/disruptive.pdf
21. Tips for doing well in this class.
1. Review your notes daily. Keep your notes organized in a binder. Add relevant pictures and other resources that you find to your binder.
2. Ask questions in class.
3. Keep up with your reading.
4. Form study groups and meet regularly. It is a good idea to compare notes to see if you have missed any information.
5. Visit the websites listed in this syllabus regularly. Use the practice exams and tutorials they provide. Google (www.google.com) is a good resource for locating other anatomy and physiology websites on line that can offer additional practice.
6. In the past, some students have found coloring the structures to be helpful. Here is one example of the many pages you can find online by doing a search at www.google.com : Example Anatomy Coloring Pages
7. My graduate assistant will be setting up a review group. Please keep in mind that she will not re-teach the course information in the event that you miss a class. Her role is to review and answer any questions you might have.
8. Make an appointment to discuss material with me during my office hours. I am always happy to answer questions, but will not re-teach material if you have missed class.