SLHS 401 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech, Language and Hearing

Units: 3
Anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems as related to human cognitive and communicative function and dysfunction - with emphasis on normal processes.

Prerequisites: SLHS 301, SLHS 302, B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology major, and senior standing, or admitted graduate student.
Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 4869.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Draw and/or identify the anatomical structures of the brain, especially those involved in speech, language, hearing, and cognition.
Draw the neural pathways and circuitry subserving normal speech, language, hearing, and cognition
Describe the processes of normal speech, language, hearing, and cognition.
Describe the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological processes in common disorders of communication and cognition.