Course Description
This course will introduce students to the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of the systems and processes involved in human speech production, hearing, swallowing, and neurological systems. The anatomical and physiological bases of normal speech and hearing processes, including respiration, phonation, articulation, and hearing will be emphasized in this course. (3 credits)
Prerequisite
- COM 102: Language / Communication Development
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Identify and describe anatomical structures associated with the respiratory, phonatory, resonatory, and articulatory subsystems of speech.
- Describe the physiology of speech production (i.e., respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation) and swallowing.
- Analyze the relationship between anatomical variations in the speech and hearing mechanism and their impact on speech production and auditory perception.
- Apply neurological systems underlying speech production and swallowing to work with students in schools.
- Synthesize knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanisms for evaluation and application of communication disorders and speech production.
- Use anatomical and physiological terminology to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, and related disciplines.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions | 10% |
Visual Diagrams | 10% |
Primal Anatomy Reflections | 10% |
E-Portfolio | 20% |
Quizzes | 20% |
Exams | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
Seikel, J. A., Drumright, D. G., & Hudock, D. J. (2025). Anatomy & physiology for speech, language, and hearing. Plural Publishing, Inc.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignment(s) |
1 | 1,4,6 | Topic: Basic Elements of Anatomy
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2 | 1,2,6 | Topic: Anatomy of Respiration
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3 | 1,2,3,5,6 | Topic: Physiology of Respiration
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4 | 1,3,4,6 | Topic: Anatomy of Phonation
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5 | 1,2,3,5,6 | Topic: Physiology of Phonation
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6 | 1,3,6 | Topics: Anatomy of Articulation and Resonation
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7 | 1,3,6 | Topics: Anatomy of Articulation, Resonation, and Swallowing
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8 | 1,2,3,5,6 | Topic: Physiology of Articulation
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9 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Topics: Physiology of Mastication and Deglutition
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10 | 1,3,6 | Topic: Anatomy of Hearing
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11 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Topic: Physiology of Hearing
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12 | 1,4,6 | Topics: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Part 1
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13 | 1,3,5,6 | Topic: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology – Part 2
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14 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Topic: Course wrap up/review
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15 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Topic: FInal Exam
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.