Instructor: Amitava Biswas
Office: Health Science, Room 107
Office Hours: MW 2:30 PM - 5 PM
Office Phone: (915) 747-7281
Email: abiswas@indiana.edu
Course
Objective:
Focus on the major issues of swallowing disorders.
Course Format: Lecture, Video,
Demonstration, Quiz, Discussion.
Classroom
Expectations:
Active participation is required.
Required Text: Logemann, J.A. (1998 second edition). Evaluation and Treatment of
Swallowing Disorders. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. 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 - 30%
Classroom Participation - 15%
Exam-I - 25%
Exam-II - 25%
Project - 5%
Approximate
Grading Scale :
A Above 90%, B Above 80%,
C Above 70%, D
Above 60%, F Below 60%
Project:
Explore the
internet, find 12 sites relevant to this course and prepare a short report.
Course Outline:
8/30 Chapter
1 (Introduction)
9/6 Chapter
2 (Anatomy)
9/13 Chapter
3 (Instruments)
9/20 Chapter
4 (Disorders)
9/27 Chapter
5 (Evaluation)
10/4 Chapter
6 (Management)
10/11 Chapter
7 (Cancer), EXAM-I
10/18 Chapter
8 (Laryngeal)
10/25 Chapter 9
(Neurologic)
11/1 Chapter
10 (Degenerative)
11/8 Chapter
11 (Medical)
11/15 Chapter
12 (Decision)
11/22 Chapter
13 (Multidisciplinary)
11/29 Chapter
14 (The Future)
12/6 Review
as necessary, PROJECT DUE
12/13 EXAM-II