SPLP 5363

Phonatory Disorders of Voice

SPRING, 2001

Monday 5 PM HSCI 602

Instructor: Amitava Biswas
Office: Health Science, Room 107
Office Hours: TR 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Office Phone: (915) 747-7281

Email: abiswas@utep.edu

Course Objective: Focus on the major issues of voice.

Course Format: Lecture, Video, Demonstration, Quiz, Discussion.

Classroom Expectations: Active participation is required.

Required Text: Boone D.R. (2000, 2nd edition). The Voice and Voice Therapy. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Additional study materials will be prescribed as necessary during the course.

Helpful Hints: The content and timing of the course is subject to modifications. Regular attendance is required. Contesting of a grade must be done within 24 hours from when the assignment was returned.

Academic Integrity: Please review www.utep.edu/dos/acadintg.htm

Means of Assessment:

Weekly assignments - 15%

Classroom Participation - 15%

Exam-I - 30%

Exam-II - 35%

Presentation - 5%

 

Approximate Grading Scale :

A  Above 90%,  B  Above 80%,  C  Above 70%,  D  Above 60%,  F  Below 60%

 

Project:

Present a short report on any relevant topic.

Course Outline:

1/22   Chapter 1 (Voice)

1/29   Chapter 2 (Normal)

2/5     Chapter 3 (Disorders)

2/12   Chapter 3 (Disorders)

2/19   Chapter 4 (Neurogenic)

2/26   Chapter 5 (Evaluation)

3/5     Chapter 5 (Evaluation)

3/12   Chapter 6 (Therapy)

3/26   Chapter 6 (Therapy)

3/26   EXAM-I

4/2     Chapter 7 (Special)

4/9     Chapter 8 (Cancer)

4/16   Chapter 9 (Resonance)

4/23   PRESENTATION / REVIEW

4/30   PRESENTATION / REVIEW

5/10   Final Exam THURSDAY May 10th 4 PM - 6:45 PM HSCI 235