Audiology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01960105 | Industrial Audiology | 3 | Spring | 6 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Gamze EKİCİ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Gamze EKİCİ | B-131 | [email protected] | 7955 | Tuesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
Noise, measurement principles and evaluation, effects of noise on human health and noise protection methods, laws and regulations on noise and noise protection
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach basic approaches, evaluation and protection methods for protection of noise in life.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 |
| P4 | Takes responsibility by using the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. Has the ability to carry out independent work individually and in groups. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wave Motion |
| 2 | Sound Formation and Sound Wave Properties |
| 3 | Resonance in Sound Waves |
| 4 | Physical properties of noise. Noise-specific definitions and classifications. |
| 5 | Non-auditory effects of noise. |
| 6 | Ear protectors, how to use and employee training. |
| 7 | Auditory effects of noise. |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Auditory effects of noise II |
| 10 | Noise exposure and specific configuration and interpretation |
| 11 | Hearing Measurement Techniques: Definitions and interpretation of TTS, PTS, ATS and NIHL |
| 12 | Laws and regulations related to noise |
| 13 | What is the hearing protection program, how is it prepared? |
| 14 | Noise Control Management Applications in Türkiye and the World |
| 15 | General Review |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Sataloff, R.T., Sataloff, J.(2006). Occupational Hearing Loss. (3rd Ed.). Newyork: Taylor & Francis. |
| Robinson, D.W.(1990) Industrial Audiology and Hearing Conservation Revised Edition. | |
| Schact,J., Popper, A., Fay, R.R. (2008). Auditory Trauma, Protection, and Repair. New York: Springer. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 67 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,23 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 2 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 | - |
| O2 | Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 | - |
| O3 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | - | 5 |