Introduction to Hearing Sciences

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Introduction to Hearing Sciences

Winter Semester, 2014

Meeting day: Tuesdays (14/10/2014 – 25/11/2014)

Meeting time: 14:45 – 16:45

Meeting location: Lecture Hall amphitheater, Ippokrateio General Hospital of Athens

Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens, 115 27

Course organizers

Charles Miller Associate Professor, University of Iowa, Department of Otolaryngology

Thanos Bibas Assistant Professor, University of Athens, Hon. Reader UCL Ear Institute

Textbook

The lectures will follow the general content and format provided by The Hearing Sciences (Second Edition) T.A. Hamill and L.L. Price, Plural Publishing, Inc. Although it is not essential to buy the textbook, it is recommended, as the course topics have been considered with this book in mind.

Target audience

Otolaryngology Residents, Musicians, Hearing Aid Technicians

Goals

To provide background information regarding various aspects of hearing science so as to enhance knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease process (pathophysiology) relevant to clinical practices. To provide attendees with an appreciation of the basic science and techniques behind hearing science and related clinical practices. This course is intended to provide an overall introduction to hearing science and its underlying physical, anatomical, and physiologic principles.

Registration fees & Certificate: Attending the lectures is free. A registration fee of 30 Euros will be charged if a certificate is required. A certificate will be issued upon attending 80% of the lectures and achieving a score of 60% at the end of course evaluation (MCQ paper). For registering for the course please send an e-mail to thanosbibas67@gmail.com

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