Essential Information
- Course title, number, time, days, and location; URL for course Web page, if applicable
- Name and contact information of instructor(s) and, if applicable, TA(s)
- Prerequisites
- Topics outline
- Texts, materials, and supplies
- Assignments and exams
- Additional course requirements, such as field trips, seminars, or group work
- Grading scale and policies
- Additional policies, such as those on attendance, academic integrity, and late work
Recommended Information
- Caveat, such as “this syllabus is subject to change; students who miss class are responsible for learning about any changes to the syllabus”
- Course goals
- Subsection information, if applicable
Helpful Additions (This material can be placed on a course Web page or on Blackboard).
- Course description
- Course schedule
- Student resources
- Supplementary materials, such as study hints, safety guidelines, and online resources
*For further details, see Preparing a Syllabus.
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