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A complete syllabus includes:

• General Course Information
• Course Goals and Objectives
• Course Requirements

A complete syllabus should also have a collaborative tone and a quality look and feel.

Course Information

Answers the student’s questions: So who are you, what’s this class about, and what do I need to know about and/or to buy?

Course Title

Prerequisites

Instructor

Full Name

Office Location (include map link if online)

Office Phone, Email, Office Fax

Home Phone (optional)

Web Site (include link if online)

Class Location

Days, Times (include map link if online)

Lab Location if relevant

Days, Times

Texts, Readings (required and supplemental) materials, Online Sites

Titles

Authors

Edition

Course Goals and Objectives

Answers the student’s questions: What will I learn in this class? What will I be tested on?

Course Requirements

Answers the student’s question: So what will I have to DO in here in order to do well in the class?