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    6. 3.6 Course Syllabus

    3.6.2 Course Syllabus Template

    Syllabus Requirements

    Each semester faculty members will provide students in each of their classes with a syllabus in the format of and containing the minimum of information as outlined below. Faculty can expand the information included in the syllabus template.

    Faculty members should provide the student any written or published documents that would facilitate the student's understanding of the requirements of the course. A copy of the syllabus will be filed in the discipline’s department office at the beginning of each semester.

    University of North Georgia
    Standard Course Syllabus

    College of:
    Department:
    COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE:
    SEMESTER AND YEAR:
    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Instructor's Name
    Office Room Number
    Office Phone & e-mail address
    Office Hours
    eLearning (D2L) login Information (if needed)

    TEXT AND OTHER MATERIALS

    required texts
    optional materials
    supplementary readings
    online resources and access information; link to student IT support

    COURSE DESCRIPTION

    Description similar to the one in the college catalog. Explanation of how course is used in the Core – if appropriate. Specification of hours of credit. Pre-requisites and/or co-requisites if any.

    COURSE OBJECTIVES (EXPECTED OUTCOMES)

    Specific skills and concepts the student is expected to master by the end of the course; explanation of their relationship to the college’s, discipline's and department’s goals. (See UNG mission statement and select those goals that apply to your course.)

    METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

    EVALUATION METHODS

    Include here grading practices and weights assigned to each graded aspect of the course and how the final grade will be calculated. Also see policy in the faculty handbook regarding fully online courses.

    COURSE GRADING

    Provide students with specific evaluation criteria, e.g., number of tests, reports, themes, assignments, final exams, etc., and their relative weight. The students should have a full understanding of the criteria used to determine his/her grade.

    COURSE CALENDAR

    Incorporate calendar with important dates during the semester, including last date to withdraw without academic penalty.

    This syllabus may be adjusted if deemed necessary by the instructor.

    SUPPLEMENTAL SYLLABUS

    Students are expected to refer to the supplemental syllabus for the following information:

    1. Academic Exchange
    2. Academic Integrity Policy
    3. Academic Success Plan Program
    4. Class Evaluations
    5. Course Grades and Withdrawal Process
    6. Disruptive Behavior Policy
    7. Inclement Weather
    8. Smoking Policy
    9. Students with Disabilities

    Approved 27-FEB-2013

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