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HIS 230: ADVANCED AUDIOMETRY

Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

Semester: Summer 2014

Course Number: HIS 230

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3

Class time and location: Online and lab dates. Labs will be held on June 13th and 14th from 9a-4p (Rolla), June 20th and 21st from 9a-4p (Springfield), July 11th and 12th from 9a-4p (Rolla) and July 18th and 19th from 9a-4p (Springfield).

Course begins: June 2, 2014

Course ends: July 27, 2014

Proctoring dates: Midterm: June 20-26, 2014

Final: July 18-24, 2014

You will find a calendar for course activities by clicking the Syllabus button in the course menu.

Instructor: Dianne Senay, Au.D.

Office: Overland Park, KS

Phone: 732-754-6340

Email: senayd@otc.edu

Because of privacy regulations, faculty, staff, and students must use their @otc.edu account for all email communications. Be sure to check your OTC email account regularly for important messages.

Response Time

Instructors are expected to respond to student communications within 36 hours except on weekends, holidays, and during official college closures. For messages sent from students on weekends/holidays/college closures, the instructor is expected to respond on the following business day.

Important: Upon entering this online course, you have acknowledged reading, understanding, and agreeing to comply with OTC’s online course requirements. Because your success in any OTC online course depends upon your compliance with these requirements, you are encouraged to review the document again and to ask any questions you may have about those requirements before proceeding in your online course.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is limited to those students selectively admitted to the Hearing Instrument Science program.

Textbook

Martin, Frederick.  Introduction to Audiology (11^th ed). ISBN: 978-0132108218

Valente, Maureen.  Puretone Audiometry and Masking. ISBN: 978-1597563406

Required Materials

Access to AudSim, otoscope

Computer Requirements

Students taking online courses at OTC must have access to a computer that meets OTC's Computer Requirements for Online Courses. If you have any questions about these computer requirements, please email helpdesk@otc.edu.

The Firefox web browser is recommended for use with Blackboard. Make sure you are using the most recent version of any browser. AOL, MSN, and some versions of Internet Explorer are not compatible with Blackboard and are not recommended.

Course Rationale

This course presents the measurements used in evaluating human hearing, the methods, the equipment, and the interpretation of the measurements.

Catalog Description

This course continues to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of auditory assessment.  Rationales for application of self-assessment inventories in hearing healthcare are covered.  Students practice and demonstrate competency in masking and gain understanding of other testing methods used in the hearing healthcare field, including tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions testing, and other electrophysiologic testing.

Course Objectives

1. Discuss the critical elements of taking a case history and review basic audiometry test battery.
2. Identify and apply appropriate masking for air, bone, and speech testing.
3. Produce and interpret advanced speech testing results, ie. QuickSin, ANL.
4. Perform tympanometry with ipsilateral reflexes and categorize the results for appropriate referral.
5. Synthesize findings of advanced testing procedures with likely sites of pathology.
6. Understand possible causes for tinnitus, hyperacusis, and unilateral hearing loss.

Course assignments and exams are aligned to, and assess, the student's mastery of these core objectives.

Grading Scale

A = 90 to 100% — The student has, in an exemplary way, met the objectives established for the course.

B = 80 to 89% — The student has, in a superior way, met the objectives established for the course.

C = 75 to 79% — The student has adequately met the objectives established for the course.

D = 60 to 74% — The student has minimally met the objectives established for the course.

F = 0 to 59% — The student has failed to meet the objectives established for the course.

Note: ALL courses in the HIS Program must be completed with a grade of C or better.

COURSE CONTENT

This course contains modules, each consisting of some or all of the following components:

- Reading: You will find instructions for reading from the textbook or other course content in Blackboard.
- Quizzes: You will take quizzes related to the course content in Blackboard.
- Online Discussions: You will participate in online discussions with your peers in Blackboard on topics related to the course content.
- Individual Assignments: You will find instructions for assignments you will complete individually and submit in Blackboard.
- Group Assignments: You will be assigned to small groups in Blackboard, and you will collaborate with your classmates to complete group assignments.
- Proctored Event: It is the policy of the College that each online course offering include one proctored event and that each student registered must participate in that event. More information about proctored assessments is provided later in this syllabus. NOTE: It is the policy of the HIS program that BOTH the midterm and final exam be proctored.

Directions for completing course assignments are provided in the Lessons area of this Blackboard site.

Course Navigation

The buttons in the course menu provide access to content areas, such as:

- Announcements: Includes updates and reminders for the course.
- Faculty: Describes the instructor's background and includes contact information.
- Syllabus: Explains the course objectives, grading criteria, online student responsibilities, and final exam information for proctoring.
- Calendar: Displays upcoming due dates and important events for all courses
- Lessons: Provides notes and assignment information to prepare students for assignments.
- Discussions: Involves students in responding to questions and replying to classmates.
- Groups: Includes work and discussion area for group collaboration.
- Dropbox: Provides a submission area for course assignments.
- Grades: Displays instructor feedback and grades. If you see an exclamation mark for an assignment, it means the assignment has been submitted and will be reviewed by the instructor. If you see a score for an assignment, you can click on it to read feedback from your instructor.
- Resources: Offers online resources and other information for online learning and this course.
- Tools: Includes email and interactive features.

If you have difficulty using Blackboard, please contact OTC Online at online@otc.edu.

Grading

You are treated as a professional in the course. Reading the directions and grading criteria (called rubrics) provided for each assignment is the key to understanding how you will be graded. Following those directions and rubrics is the key to doing well.

Online Class Policies

The following policies are designed to ensure your success in this online course.

Attending Class

Taking an online course is a different style of learning for many people. You may think you will be learning on your own, but you will soon discover many opportunities to work as a team with other students and to communicate with the instructor of your online course. You will find the support you need and have a great learning experience.

Because you do not come on campus and sit in a classroom, attendance is determined by your active participation and communication in the course. Make sure that you log in frequently, participate in your course activities and discussions, and check your OTC email regularly. Students who succeed in online classes keep a schedule just as they would if they were attending class on campus, and they communicate with one another and their instructor frequently. Attendance is vital to your success. Check OTC email and Blackboard at least three times per week.

Meeting Deadlines

Assignments are due by 11:55 p.m., Central Standard Time, on the day specified unless otherwise stated in the course. Plan ahead for the unexpected! You are accountable for staying on the semester schedule should technological or other problems arise. You should immediately communicate with the instructor if an emergency may affect your ability to meet course deadlines.

An online course gives you the flexibility to do your coursework when it best fits your schedule, as long as you meet deadlines set by your instructor. Set aside time in your schedule to participate online and to complete your assignments. You will have frequent deadlines to keep you on track.

Many college students juggle school, work, family, and other life responsibilities all at the same time. If a serious life issue prevents you from staying current in your coursework, contact your instructor as soon as possible and explain your circumstances. The faculty and staff at OTC are committed to your success and are aware that students face challenges. Often, we may be able to help you see a way to deal with your circumstances and still complete your courses.

Accepting Late Work

Late work may be accepted up to one week from the original deadline but may be subject to a grade penalty. Late work submitted more than one week from the original deadline may receive a failing grade.

Submitting Work

Make sure you submit coursework according to the directions provided in the course. Here are general guidelines for assignment submission:

- Post discussions threads and replies to the appropriate forum in the Discussions area.
- Submit written assignments and other project deliverables as directed by your instructor. Most common file types received are Microsoft Office .docx, .pptx, .xlsx, and Adobe .pdf.
- Complete quizzes and exams as instructed.

Do not email coursework unless you have received prior approval from your instructor.

Receiving Grades and Instructor Feedback

Assignment grades and feedback are provided generally one week (seven days) after the assignment is due and always before an assignment of the same type is due. Unless otherwise stated, grades and feedback will be available via the Grades area of the Blackboard course site.

Communicating with Your Instructor

You have numerous ways of communicating with your instructor: phone, email, the discussion forums, and individual consultations by appointment.

If you have a question about an assignment or class procedure, consider posting it in the appropriate discussion forum so that other members of the class can benefit from it as well.

If you have a personal concern (such as a question about a grade), send a private message to your instructor through the Email button inside the Blackboard course site or through your OTC Webmail account in the MyOTC Portal.

If you would like an individual consultation with your instructor, please use the contact information provided in this syllabus or on the Faculty page within the course to schedule an appointment.

Reminder

Your instructor should be your first point of contact and support for any questions or concerns you have about this online course. If you cannot resolve your questions or concerns through your instructor, you should then contact OTC Online at online@otc.edu  or 417-447-8200.

College Policies and Procedures

The following policies and procedures are required for all courses at OTC.

Email Communication

Because of privacy regulations, College faculty and staff can communicate with students only through OTC email. Therefore, you must use your OTC email account in this course. Check your OTC email account at least three times per week for important messages. (Some online instructors may use Blackboard’s messaging. Check with the instructor’s policy.)

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity represents one of the most essential elements of the teaching and learning process. All members of the OTC community are expected to fulfill their academic obligations through honest and independent effort. By submitting coursework to your instructor as an OTC student, you pledge that the work is truly your own.

Violations of academic integrity -- which include but are not limited to cheating, collusion, plagiarism, and other forms of academic misconduct -- damage your personal character and thwart your instructors' ability to promote your learning. As an OTC student, you are responsible for knowing and following the College's policies and procedures regarding academic integrity. These guidelines and more information related to academic integrity are available in the Student Handbook and in College Policy 5.15.

The College recognizes that academic integrity is complex and can be confusing. Therefore, you are obligated to review these information sources carefully and to seek needed clarification from your instructor concerning questions of collaborative work, citation of sources, or other issues related to academic integrity.

Proctoring Requirement

In an effort to protect the academic integrity of OTC’s online programs, every online course includes a required proctored assessment (exam, speech, presentation, etc.).  Any student who does not participate in the proctored assessment will receive a failing course grade (regardless of the earned grade listed in the gradebook).

Students are encouraged to use OTC facilities as their proctoring locations; however, students that live more than 30 miles of an OTC facility may take their proctored assessment at a pre-approved off-campus location*, or via ProctorU online services**.

*All off-campus facilities must be in accordance with the OTC proctoring specifications and must be pre-approved by the course instructor for appropriateness. Examples of off-campus facilities include professional librarians at a public library, high school administrators, testing control or unit education officers at U.S. military bases, or U.S. embassy officials. Examples of unacceptable proctors are relatives, clergy and employers.

**ProctorU services may be used by any online student at their own expense.

OTC’s Proctoring Requirements webpage provides detailed information concerning non-OTC proctoring locations, allowable proctors, and other relevant testing information.

Standards of Online Student Conduct

Appropriate academic conduct includes doing assigned work, meeting deadlines, participating in online discussions, and completing all the required elements of the course. It also means following these basic rules of netiquette:

- Using proper capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
- Signing your name to all email messages and discussion postings.
- Providing descriptive but concise subject lines.

Furthermore, appropriate academic conduct means maintaining a safe learning environment based on mutual respect and civility. All participants in OTC online courses are expected to behave professionally by adhering to these standards of conduct in the online environment:

- Never transmit or promote content known to be illegal.
- Respect other people's privacy as well as your own.
- Forgive other people's mistakes.
- Never use harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or otherwise abusive language or actions.

Online communication that fails to meet these standards of conduct will be removed from the course. Repeated misconduct may result in being blocked from online discussions, receiving a grade penalty, or being dismissed from the course. Such misconduct in the online environment may also be reported to the College Director of OTC Online and the Dean of Student Development for appropriate action in accordance with the Student Handbook. If you ever feel as though our online classroom is inappropriate or uncomfortable, please first contact your instructor with your concerns.

Copyright Notice

The materials found in this online course are strictly for the use of students enrolled in this course and for purposes associated with this course; they may not be retained or further disseminated. OTC students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply fully with institutional copyright policy as well as all other copyright laws. More information is available in College Policy 2.51.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Any student should notify the instructor immediately if special assistance or devices are needed to accommodate a disability. The College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and makes every effort to ensure disabled persons admitted to the College as students or employed by the College are afforded all the rights and privileges provided to them by state and federal law. To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Disability Support Services at 417-447-8189 or disabilityservices@otc.edu. Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Support Services prior to receiving accommodations.

Dropping the Class

You are responsible for understanding the College’s procedures for dropping a class. If you stop participating in this class but do not follow proper procedures for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade. To drop a class, you must complete the necessary form in Student Services or via the AccessOTC tab in MyOTC. Failure to withdraw properly from classes has a detrimental effect on your grade point average and your future educational goals. The date for the last day to withdraw from a course is listed in the current Academic Calendar available from Academic Affairs.

Administrative Withdrawal from an Online Course

It is the policy of the College that a student will be administratively withdrawn from a course due to lack of attendance in seated classes or nonparticipation in online classes. (Policy 5.36)

An instructor will administratively withdraw a student from class if that student meets either of the following criteria in an online course:

- Does not attend the course for 14 consecutive days without contacting the instructor in a 16-week course, seven consecutive days in an 8-week course, etc.
  - Federal regulations require a slight change in our definition of attendance in an online course. Students must have logged in and participated in an academically related activity to be counted as attended. Thereby, just “clicking in” does not constitute attendance. Academically related activities may include discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc.
- Does not submit total assignments equating to 20% of total semester assignments (e.g., assignments, discussions, exam, homework, etc.)

Students should be aware that administrative withdrawal for lack of attendance or nonparticipation may reduce the amount of financial aid they receive, delay their graduation or necessitate repayment of aid already received and does not relieve their obligation to pay all tuition and fees due to the College.

Grievance Procedures

Students should always bring any concerns about the course directly to the instructor’s attention. Always give your instructor an opportunity to help you before taking any other action. If your concern cannot be resolved with the instructor, you should send an email documenting your concerns to the following officials:

- Department Chair, Lynn Royer, royere@otc.edu
- Dean, Sherry Taylor, taylorst@otc.edu
- Director of Online Student Affairs, Vanessa Germeroth, germerov@otc.edu

Students having complaints that cannot be readily resolved through normal channels may bring their complaint to the Dean of Student Development, Information Commons 219-G2, 417-447-6966 or greggk@otc.edu.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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Attached Files: | - HIS 230 SYLLABUS Senay.pdf