Comparative Oral+ENT Biology.

Catalog description

This course is a hands-on introduction to the mouth, ears, nose and throat of vertebrates. It provides a comparative view of the evolution, design and function of the mouth and associated cavities. Mastication, swallowing, speech and hearing are examined from various perspectives. Common clinical issues in humans, as well as species with extreme performances are also discussed. Labs include practical training in technical sculpture, casting, dissection, drilling, adhesives, wire work, anesthesia, and experiments on speech and hearing. The target audience is students interested in dentistry, otorhinolaryngology, audiology, speech pathology or organismal biology. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.