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CSD 760 The Human Auditory System
CSD Doctoral Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Denise Tucker
Office: 317 Ferguson
Office phone: 256-2—4
Class Time: Thursday Evening 6:30-9:15
Course Objective: Intense study of the human
auditory system (cell level, anatomy and physiology)
from the Outer Ear to the Auditory Cortex.
Schedule:
Jan 12
Jan 19
Jan 26
Feb 2
Feb 9
Feb 16
Feb 23
March 1
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
April 5
April 12
April 19
May 3
Overview of Course
Outer Ear
Middle ear and Tympanic Membrane
Inner Ear-General
Cochlea-Hair Cells and OAEs
Cochlea: Regeneration of Hair Cells
Cochlea and Genetics of Hearing Loss
(Dr. Phillips, guest)
Auditory Nerve
SPRING BREAK!!!
Cochlear Nucleus (multiple cell types)
Superior Olive Complex and Lateral
Lemniscus
Inferior Colliculus (Localization)
Thalamus—Medial Geniculate Body
(include multi-sensory cells)
Auditory Cortex
Auditory Cortex
Final Projects Due
Course Requirements:
1. Attend class and participate in class discussions. 10 Points. You earn a
point per class up to ten classes.
2. Lead 3 class discussions. 60 Points. We will determine the first day of
class the topics and assign discussion leaders. We will read 3-5 articles per
week. These can include work in animal models.
3. Build a model of the Auditory system. 30 Points. Multiple formats are
options (poster, blog, PowerPoint, or physical 3D model). These will be
presented on last day of class during exam week.