2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students looking for a speech communication (SPC) or communication (COM) course not listed here should refer to the Center for Written and Oral Communication. Center course listings under "W" in the course descriptions.
LIN 2210 Phonetic Theory and Transcription
Credits: 3.
An introduction to human speech production, classification, and transcription. Includes intensive training in the use of the International Phonetics Alphabet for transcribing American English.
SPA 1604 American Sign Language 3
Credits: 3.
This course and its sequel, SPA 1613, include basic vocabulary, syntax of ASL and the culture of the deaf.
SPA 1612 American Sign Language 1
Credits: 4.
This course and its sequel, SPA 1613, include basic vocabulary, syntax of ASL and the culture of the deaf.
SPA 1613 American Sign Language 2
Credits: 4.
SPA 2024 Human Communication Dynamics
Credits: 3.
An interdisciplinary course exploring a range of dynamic interactions in human communication. Topics will include pre- and post-natal communication, development of speech, parent/child communication, vocal/nonvocal communication, noise pollution and prosthetic devices. Normal and abnormal aspects of communication processes will be covered. (S)
SPA 3011 Speech Acoustics
Credits: 3.
An introduction to scientific methodologies, physics of sound, acoustics and elementary instrumentation related to human speech communication.
SPA 3032 Fundamentals of Hearing
Credits: 3.
Concepts and principles relevant to the normal hearing processes: acoustics, gross anatomy, psychophysical methods and basic subjective correlates of the auditory system.
SPA 3101 Speech Anatomy and Physiology
Credits: 3.
An introduction to elementary anatomy, physiology and neurophysiology of the speaking mechanism.
SPA 4004 Language Development
Credits: 3.
Study of stages and processes of language acquisition in addition to diagnosis and treatment, and observation of language disorders in children.
SPA 4050 Clinical Observations in Speech - Language Pathology and Audiology
Credits: 2; Prereq: senior year.
Students participate in 25 hours of supervised clinical observations of diagnostic and remediation at the UF Speech and Hearing Clinic.
SPA 4104 Neural Basis of Communication
Credits: 3.
To provide students with a basic understanding of the structures and functions of the human nervous system and the neurological processes involved in communication and related functions and their disorders.
SPA 4250 Introduction to Speech Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN 2210 and SPA 3101.
This course addresses the following speech based disorders of communication: phonology motor speech; resonatory; voice and stuttering.
SPA 4302 Audiometry and Hearing Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPA 3032.
Basic techniques in pure-tone and speech audiometry, measurements of middle-ear function and test interpretation. Supervised clinical/laboratory experience in hearing testing.
SPA 4321 Audiologic Rehabilitation
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPA 4302, or permission of instructor.
Methods in auditory training and speech reading with hearing-impaired individuals and overview of aural rehabilitation.
SPA 4402 Language Development and Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPA 4004 and SPA 4104.
This course addresses the following language based disorders of communication: specific language impairment in children; traumatic brain injury; aphasia; dementia.
SPA 4904 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
A project, reading or research course.
SPA 4931 Honors in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3.2 overall GPA; 3.5 in the major and have completed (including current enrollment) 21 credits in the major.
The design, implementation and reporting of an original research project by the student.
General Education Categories
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.
- Composition (C)
- Mathematical Sciences (M)
- Humanities (H)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
- Physical (P) and Biological (B) Sciences
- International (I) and Diversity (D) focus
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course must be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.