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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)
  • Office Hours
• Course Goals and Objectives
• Your Grading Policy (Required by Faculty Senate Within the First 10 Days of Class, Senate Policy 43-00)
  • Attendance/Lateness Policy
  • Graded Work?
  • Grading Criteria For Each Assignment
  • Missed/Incomplete Assignments
  • Exam Policy
    • Required by Faculty Senate Within the First 10 Days of Class, Senate Policy 43-00)
    • Evening Exams Must be Listed
  • Class Participation Policy
  • Your Penalty for Academic Dishonesty?
  • Your Formula to Determine a Course Grade?
  • Extra Credit?
  • See also the Policy Section
• Class Location
  • Days, Times (include map link if online)
  • Lab Location if relevant
    • Days, Times
    • Lab Policies
    • Safety and Health Issues
• Texts, Readings (required and supplemental) materials, Online Sites
  • Titles
  • Authors
  • Edition
  • URLs
• Syllabus Subject to Change Statement
• Academic Integrity Statement
  • Required by Faculty Senate Within the First 10 Days of Class
  • See also the Policy Section
• Disability Statement
  • See also the Policy Section

Course Goals and Objectives

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

Please visit the Goals and Objectives section of this community site for more information.

Course Requirements

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

• Weekly Schedule
  • Sequence of Activities
  • Assignments and Due Dates
    • Details or Where to Location More Information
  • Quizzes and Tests
    • Dates, times, locations
• Online Technical Requirements (if any)

Miscellaneous

• Online Sites
• Course Management System
• Student and Groups Members List
• Sources of Help
  • Help Labs/ Learning Centers
  • Tutors
  • Online Tutorials
  • Workshops for software training, study skills, etc.
• Glossary Of Standard Or Necessary Terms
• Related Professional Organizations