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Johns Hopkins University | AS.080.320

The Auditory System

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.74)

This course will cover the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the human auditory system from the ear to the brain. Behavioral, electrophysiological, and neuroimaging methods for assessing peripheral and central auditory function will be discussed. Acquired and developmental auditory disorders will be reviewed using clinical case studies. Selected topics in auditory neuroscience will be presented through readings and panel discussions.

Spring 2013

(4.35)

Spring 2014

(5.0)

Spring 2015

(4.86)

Spring 2013

Professor: Dana Boatman

(4.35)

The best aspects of this course included the hands-on applications that were provided, that the subject was relevant to research, medical school, and clinical practice, and that the case presentations were applicable and thought-provoking. Also, students appreciated the guest lecturers who came to speak. Some students felt that the content was too elementary and reminiscent of Nervous System I. Suggestions included requiring a written portion of the clinical case presentations to make sure that students prepare and al owing them access to slides for the next class. Prospective students should know that though the workload was considerably light. Also, the first academic year that the course was offered was 2012-2013, therefore, the structure wil likely change soon.

Spring 2014

Professor: Dana Boatman

(5.0)

The best aspects of this course were the interesting material, the connections to practical applications, and the guest lectures. Clinical case studies were presented and students were given the opportunity to solve the problem themselves. There was a lot of hands-on learning in this class. Students thought the fast pace of some lectures, the lack of additional reading materials, and the acronyms in slides were the worst aspect of the course. Students suggested a more equal weight to the graded components in the course and a key to acronyms as an area for improvement. Prospective students should know that this is a highly interesting and worthwhile course.

Spring 2015

Professor: Dana Boatman

(4.86)

The best aspects of this class included the phenomenal guest speakers and exams that reflected material taught in lecture. Some students had problems with group presentations being too heavily weighted and some of the guest lecturers were hard to understand. This class could be improved by having more course discussions. Prospective students should know this is an amazing class with a reasonable work load. Students should have a background in neuroscience anatomy.