CDIS 6145 - Pathologies of the Auditory System

(3 credits)

Focuses on pathological conditions that affect the ear and the sense of hearing. Topics include embryological development and identification of congenital syndromes linked to hearing loss, pathologies affecting the pediatric and adult patient, the effects of ototoxicity, sudden hearing loss, neoplasm, noise exposure, aging, and the mechanisms underlying tinnitus and hyperacusis.