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465-0958-00L 1 Credits MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET

Audiological Acoustics

Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:07

Abstract

After introducing acoustic objects of the physical world the detection, analysis and perception of these signals in the peripheral and central auditory system is described. Emphasis is put on understanding the processing mechanisms in the human auditory system in the aim of restoring impaired auditory function with medical technology.

Objective

The understanding of the human hearing organ, the processing of complex acoustic signals and hearing rehabilitation possibilities with medical devices (hearing aid and implantable hearing aid systems).

Content

Physiology and anatomy of the human organ of hearing, fundamentals of acoustics, audiological (Hearing) diagnostic procedures with acoustics, psychoacoustics and electrophysiology methods hearing losses and hearing rehabilitation

Resources

Literature

ATCHERSON, Samuel R.; STOODY, Tina M. (Hg.). Auditory electrophysiology: a clinical guide. Thieme, 2012. ROESER, Ross J., et al. Audiology-Diagnosis. New York: Thieme, 2007, 2007. KOMPIS, Martin. Audiologie. Huber, 2009. KATZ, Jack; Handbook of clinical audiology, 2002.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Mode of examination: written 30 minutes.Date: last semester week, during course hourLocation: will be announcedIf you failed the exam, a written resit exam will take place in consultation with the Directors of the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) ETH in Medical Physics programme.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Audiological Acoustics
Does not take place this semester. **together with University of Zurich**
No time listed 1 h weekly

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