(S201) Speech Anatomy & Physiology

This course cover the anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism; contemporary views of speech physiology; subsystems of the speech mechanism—respiratory, laryngeal, and supraglottal—integrated with a model of speech production. Laboratory experiences.

This course includes a survey of theory and research relevant to the maturation of vocal behavior and prosodic patterns (including rate and fluency) from infancy through adolescence. The identification of characteristics of typical and atypical vocal behavior in interpersonal interactions is detailed. Observation and analysis of characteristics, and discussion of types of intervention techniques are provided.

This course includes a presentation of the theoretical bases of speech & language assessments, including concepts of testing and measurement using formal and informal diagnostic approaches. Multicultural considerations, interviewing and counseling techniques, and legal and ethical issues will also be covered. Case presentations of childhood speech and language disorders will be presented. A textbook and reading packet will be used, covering all the topics to be discussed in class. Requirements include online homework assignments and four exams. This is a required course for majors in Speech and Hearing Sciences.

This course covers the incidence, pathogenesis, assessment, and treatment of functional, structural, neurogenic and psychogenic voice disorders across the life span. Voice issues associated with gender reassignment are also reviewed. Methods for differential diagnosis and stragegies for treatment are discussed in detail. Invited speakers will present information on phonosurgery, psychogenic voice disorders, and evaluation techniques. Requirements include homeworks, an exam, performance of a diagnostic voice evaluation, and an oral presentation.

Active participation in research under faculty supervision.

Students will conduct a research project in the cognitive and information sciences by designing, conducting, and analyzing an independent experiment; by developing and testing a computer simulation of some aspect of cognition; or by otherwise engaging in a program of original research.

Active participation in research. An independent experiment of modest magnitude, participation in ongoing research in a single laboratory.

A continuation of P493. Course will include a journal report of the two semesters of work.