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Course Syllabus Guidelines:
The syllabus is an expansion of the common course outline that includes details relevant to the instructor and semester offered. The syllabus must be distributed on the first day of classes to all students registered in the course and filed with the Office of Academic Affairs.
A. Catalog description
B. Instructor name
C. Semester, year, and section number for this offering of the course
D. Common Course Outline elements
1. recommended entry skills/knowledge, if any
2. learning outcomes/competencies
3. any needed special information on fees, directives on hazardous materials, etc.
E. Detailed outline of the specific content to be covered
F. Readings:
1. required textbooks; and or
2. other required or recommended readings
G. Specific methods of assessing student learning
H. Calendar of assignments, exams, due dates for papers, etc.
I. Instructor's attendance policy
J. Instructor's grading policies and evaluation procedures
K. Instructor information
1. office location
2. office hours
3. telephone number (s)
L. Statement of academic integrity