The Science of Speech and Hearing

Catalog description

Provides a foundation in the science of sound as applied to speech and hearing with applications in the field of communicative disorders. Students will learn the fundamental science of the production and perception of sound. The physical and physiological aspects of speech and its measurement will be reviewed. Normal physical processes and principles serve as a framework for understanding abnormal functioning. Clinical applications are used to demonstrate the importance of the science of sound to the clinician. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: PHYS 490 -3. Cross-listed: SLP 357 and PHYS 357 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both.