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Communication Sciences and Disorders (H)

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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.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of two years of an undergraduate degree.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 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): Completion of two years of an undergraduate degree.
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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 Acquisition
Study of the phonological, semantic and syntactic development in the normal child.
Antirequisite(s): The former Communicative Disorders 239a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Health Sciences 2700A/B or the former Health Sciences 3700A/B, or Kinesiology 3347A/B, or Psychology 1000 or 2040A/B or 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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Prerequisite(s): Completion of two years of an undergraduate degree. At least 80% in a 2000-level Health Sciences, Psychology, Kinesiology, or Biology course. In addition, completion of one of the following courses is strongly recommended: Health Sciences 2300A/B, or Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, or Kinesiology 2222A/B, or equivalent.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2010 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Communication Sciences and Disorders (H)
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