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Speech And Hearing Science: Courses
CDS 151 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Surveys the field of communication disorders and introduces the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Introduces the nature of communication disorders and the effects of speech-language-hearing handicaps on the lives of individuals, families, and society. An informational course for students in education, social, and health-related fields who deal with persons whose communicative behaviors are at variance with the norm.
CDS 286 Phonetics
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Basic aspects of articulatory and acoustic phonetics and transcription. Recognize and describe phonetic symbols, transcribe American English using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Describe and explain the normal aspects of speech production, including basics aspects of speech anatomy and physiology, speech acoustics, suprasegmentals, phonological processes, and dialects.
CDS 288 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Involves an anatomic presentation of the respiratory, laryngeal and supralaryngeal areas of the speech mechanism. Examines muscle and skeletal structure for each speech component. Emphasizes in-depth discussion of breathing physiology for speech, laryngeal function for phonation and supralaryngeal function for articulation and resonance. Provides an anatomic and physiologic basis for all speech and voice disorders.
CDS 289 General and Speech Acoustics
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: CDS 286 and CDS 288
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Basic concepts of energy, force, and tube acoustics. Acoustic characteristics of vowels and consonants with methods for analysis. Time permitting, theories of speech perception are included.
CDS 290 Audiology: Diagnosis and Management
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Introduces etiology, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of auditory disorders.
CDS 301 Language Development in Children
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Explores the acquisition of language form and function by typical developing children. Discusses the normal development of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics from infancy through early adolescence by examining empirical data and current theoretical issues and controversies. Examines the emergence of literacy skills and the differences in acquisition between mono- and bi-(or multi-) lingual children. Includes the impact of cultural, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and individual variation on children's normal language acquisition.
CDS 302 Language Disorders in Children
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: CDS 301
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Studies language disorders in children, including mental retardation, language learning disabilities, and autism. Topics include assessment techniques emphasizing language sample analysis, consideration of dialect differences, and treatment techniques to facilitate generalization.
CDS 392 Phonological Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
Credits: 3Semester(s): Sp
Prerequisites: CDS 286, SHS majors only
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Introduction to sound acquisition in typically developing children and atypically developing children who exhibit speech or phonological disorders. Examine the major etiologies of speech disorders and coexisting conditions correlated with phonological disorders. Case studies will introduce various aspects of a comprehensive phonological evaluation and data analyses, and current approaches to phonological remediation.
CDS 428 Neural Basis of Communication
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: senior standing in speech and hearing science; SHS majors only
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Examines basic concepts of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as the foundation for understanding communication, sensory, motor and other processing problems of neurologically impaired children and adults.
CDS 480 Clinical Observation and Participation
Credits: 1Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: senior standing in speech and hearing science; SHS majors only
Corequisites: None
Type: LAB
Involves presentations and class discussions related to assessment and remediation of a variety of communication disorders. Minimum of twenty-five clock hours of directed observation in diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders, which is required by ASHA as a prerequisite to clinical practicum.
CDS 482 Diagnostics in Communicative Disorders
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: senior standing in speech and hearing science; SHS majors only
Corequisites: CDS 483
Type: LEC
Covers procedures involved in the formal and informal evaluation of a variety of speech and language disorders in children and adults. Units include the diagnostic process, interviewing, psychometrics, and testing procedures across disorders.
CDS 483 Diagnostics in Communicative Disorders Lab
Credits: 1Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: senior standing in speech and hearing science; SHS majors only
Corequisites: CDS 482
Type: LAB
Provides practical experience in interviewing, test administration, oral facial examination, and conferencing during the diagnostic process.
CDS 484 Aural Rehabilitation
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: CDS 290, senior standing in speech and hearing science; SHS majors only
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Studies the effect of hearing impairment on children and adults. Examines the application of knowledge of acoustics, linguistics, cognition, learning, and counseling psychology to the reduction of hearing handicaps.
CDS 485 Speech Pathology in the Schools
Credits: 3Semester(s): N/A
Prerequisites: CDS 302, senior standing in speech and hearing science; SHS majors only
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
CDS 487 Psychoacoustic Science
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: CDS 289
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC
Presents the acoustic science background necessary for study in speech pathology, audiology, physical acoustics, electroacoustics, speech acoustics, psychoacoustics, psychology, and hearing science.
CDS 491 Special Topics
Credits: 3Semester(s): F Sp Su
Prerequisites: SHS majors only
Corequisites: None
Type: SEM
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Content varies each semester.
CDS 493 Honors Research Seminar
Credits: 3Semester(s): F
Prerequisites: Permission by petition
Corequisites: None
Type: SEM
Students admitted to the Early Admission Program (early admission to the graduate program in CDS at UB) participate in tutorials from individual academic and clinical faculty members in the department covering research and clinical methods in speech, language, and hearing abilities and disorders. Readings are pertinent to each topic, and students complete a paper or project with a faculty member in an area of interest.
CDS 497 Departmental Honors Thesis or Project
Credits: 3Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the departmental honors program and permission of instructor
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Accepted seniors pursue a specialized, independent study leading to an honors thesis or project.
CDS 498 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
Credits: 1 - 3Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Students collaborate with faculty research mentors on an ongoing project in a faculty member's laboratory or conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. This experience provides students with an inquiry-based learning opportunity and engages them as active learners in a research setting.
CDS 499 Independent Study
Credits: 1 - 4Semester(s): F Sp
Prerequisites: Permission by petition
Corequisites: None
Type: TUT
The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply.
Individualized student work under the guidance of a faculty member, intended to pursue topics that are not currently offered through regular coursework at the university.
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:42:50 EDT