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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Communication Sciences and Disorders (H)
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Communication Sciences and Disorders (H)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders 4411F/G - Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders
A survey course focusing on the incidence, etiology, and symptomatology of speech and language disorders in children and adults. Designed to provide students with a general understanding of the types of speech, voice, and language disorders identified and treated by speech-language pathologists.
Antirequisite(s): The former Communication Disorders 211a/b and 411a/b.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory/tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders 4412A/B - Introduction to Audiology
A survey of the discipline of audiology designed to introduced students in audiology and speech-language pathology to the diagnostic, (re)habilitative, and educational roles played by audiologists. The course will address the basic audiological test battery. The course provides an introduction to methods of audiological assessment including pure-tone and speech audiometry, impedance interpretation of basic audiological tests will be addressed.
Antirequisite(s): The former Communicative Disorders 435a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 1000, Psychology 1200.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory/tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders 4417A/B - Hearing Science
The study of the parameters of acoustics and their psychological correlates. Topics include acoustics, anatomy and physiology, physiology, thresholds, masking, loudness, pitch, binaural phenomena, and speech intelligibility.
Antirequisite(s): The former Communicative Disorders 217a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 1000, Psychology 1200.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory/tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders 4423A/B - Clinical Phonetics
Study of the production of speech sounds. Special emphasis is placed on the development of phonetic transcription skills and the use of those skills in analyzing and describing the speech of young children and phonologically-impaired children. Includes an introduction to phonological intervention.
Antirequisite(s): The former Communicative Disorders 223.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders 4439A/B - Normal Language Development
Study of the phonological, semantic and syntactic development in the normal child.
Antirequisite(s): The former Communicative Disorders 239a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 2410A/B
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory/tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders 4442A/B - Theory to Practice
Lectures and directed clinical observations involving assessments and treatments of persons with a variety of communication disorders. Multiple formats (video, real clients, Web-CT, etc.) for presentation and discussion of evidence-based clinical assessment and treatment options of persons with communication disorders.
Antirequisite(s): The former CSD 401a/b, CSD 753a/b.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders 4497A/B - Speech Science
Physiologic, acoustic and perceptual characteristics of speech. Principles and methods for the laboratory study of speech.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Communication Sciences and Disorders (H)
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