Two lectures on how the ear converts sound waves into neural signals. Outer and middle ear sound conduction, impedance matching, cochlear structure, basilar membrane tonotopy, and the organ of Corti.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Describe sound conduction through the outer and middle ear
- Explain impedance matching
- Identify cochlear structures and the organ of Corti
- Explain hair cell transduction
WHAT YOU GET
- 2 video lectures across 1 topic area
- Downloadable lesson summary for every lecture (PDF)
- Student worksheet for each lesson (PDF, 1 page)
- Printable quiz for each lesson with answer key (PDF)
- 2 self-check quizzes (5 questions each, not graded)
- 10-question final assessment (80% passing required)
- Certificate of completion
WHO THIS IS FOR
CSD graduate students, audiology students, SLPs working with hearing-impaired populations
CONTINUING EDUCATION
1 contact hours of professional development content.
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