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Part 1: Course Information
Instructor Information
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Course Structure
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*Explain how the course will be delivered. Is it lecture, discussion, activity, Lab-based, teaching mode, fieldtrips, unusual event/expenses, etc.). How much time is devoted to each component and are there different meeting places students should be aware of (such as labs or activity rooms)?
Textbook & Course Materials
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*In this section list all required course textbooks. Include detail such as full name of textbook, Type author, edition, ISBN, description (if desired), and where it can be purchased. If a required text is available online, indicate where it can be accessed.
Recommended References & Other Readings
*In this section list other readings available and how/where to access them. You may include a general statement such as “Other readings will be made available in…” the course packet/Web site/Blackboard Learn environment etc.
Part 2: Course Objectives
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*List the student learning outcomes for this course. Student Learning Outcomes describe student abilities, skills, and knowledge application that can be observed and measured with the assessments that were designed for the course. This section should start as follow:
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Verbs describing outcomes should be specific and measurable: what exactly the students should be able to do upon successful completion of the course. Example verbs are remember, demonstrate, apply, analyze, compare, contrast, create, evaluate, etc.
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*This section is a list of course assessments: exams, papers, recitations, performances, homework, labs, projects, etc., that allows students to demonstrate and you to measure the Student’s Learning Outcomes. Its purpose is to inform students of the measures used for the learning outcomes. Students must have a clear understanding of how they will be assessed and how they need to perform to be successful in the course. You can write something like:
You will meet the objectives listed above through a combination of the following activities in this course:
*Provide instructions to students on how they are expected to meet the learning objectives for the course. For example: Will most objectives be met through examination? Or through participation? Or through projects?
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Course Name Semester Syllabus
Part 3: Topics Outline/Schedule
*Note about Topics Outline /Schedule. While it is important to clearly indicate the schedule for your course, there are many places where you may do this. You may include a topic outline/schedule (like the examples shown below) in your syllabus, make a separate link to a schedule document in your Blackboard Learn course, or use the Blackboard Learn calendar tool. Regardless of which you choose, be consistent, and keep your calendar up-to-date to help students follow along, reduce confusion, and emphasize time on task.
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Part 4: Grading
*[Grading criteria should include the following information:
• The percentage of the total grade determined by each part of the course assessment sequence (e.g., exams 40%, projects 20%, homework 10%, labs 20%, Attendance 10% etc.)
• Any other criteria used to assign each letter grade in the course.
• Whether a single poor performance will be dropped or weighted lower, or if some form of “resurrection” will be built into the grading system
• The means by which students may appeal grades
Graded Assignment Details
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Assignment / Weight or Points / Due DateAssignment 1 / ##
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Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all university and college dates and deadlines. Such dates and deadlines include those for enrollment (registration), adding and dropping of courses, academic holidays, payment and refunds, and applying for graduation. Visit the following helpful websites for specific dates: http://www.uh.edu/academics/catalog/academic-calendar/ and http://www.uh.edu/emergency.
Late Work Policy
*Example: Be sure to pay close attention to deadlines—there will be no makeup assignments or quizzes, or late work accepted without a serious and compelling reason and instructor approval.
Assignments are expected to be turned into Blackboard by the assigned due date. Technology failures will not be accepted as reason for missed assignment due dates. Therefore, do not leave anything to the last minute. Back up files frequently and in various locations so work is not lost. It is the student’s responsibility to identify alternative ways to complete or submit an assignment. For example, if the Blackboard Learn system is offline consider emailing the assignment before the due date. Students are required to follow all UH deadlines: http://www.uh.edu/academics/catalog/academic-calendar/
Letter Grade Assignment
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A / 93-100% / Excellent Work
A- / 90-92% / Nearly Excellent Work
B+ / 87-89% / Very Good Work
B / 83-86% / Good Work
B- / 80-82% / Mostly Good Work
C+ / 77-79% / Above Average Work
C / 73-76% / Average Work
C- / 70-72% / Mostly Average Work
D+ / 67-69% / Below Average Work
D / 60-66% / Poor Work
F / 0-59% / Failing Work
This course follows all UH grade regulations, policies, and standards as stated in the student handbook. Review the catalog for conditions under which an incomplete may be granted. http://www.uh.edu/dos/studenthandbook/ and http://catalog.uh.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=1077
Part 5: Course Assistance
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Students are encourage to start assignments early to help reduce last minute technical issues. All technical error reports must include screenshot proof attached to an email message.
PC/Windows tutorial: http://www.wikihow.com/Take-a-Screenshot-in-Microsoft-Windows
MAC/Apple tutorial: http://www.wikihow.com/Take-a-Screenshot-in-Mac-OS-X.
Support Services:
Student assistance for Blackboard can be found by visiting http://www.uh.edu/blackboard/help/, calling 713-743-1411, or emailing . Software or hardware can be purchased at the UH Bookstore or UH CougarByte Discount website (http://www.cougarbyte.com/). Additional UH computer labs are available all over campus. Learn more by visiting http://www.uh.edu/infotech/services/facilities-equipment/comp-labs/
Technology Requirements
This course uses a learning management system called Blackboard to post assignment details, announcements, and provide collaborative opportunities. This course is best viewed through the use of a full desktop or laptop computer. The use of mobile devices may prevent course materials to not display or work properly. Below are the minimum technology requirements to be successful in this course:
· Supported operating system (e.g. Windows/PC or Apple/MAC computer)
· USB Flash Drive (at least 1 GIG)
· Stable internet connection (Ethernet connection preferred over wireless)
· CougarNet Login credentials http://accessuh.uh.edu
· Email account (UH alias or personal)
· Microsoft Office 2007 or later
· Adobe PDF Reader http://get.adobe.com/reader/
· Two supported internet browsers (e.g. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
· Pop-up blockers disabled for trusted sites (e.g UH, Blackboard)
· Cookies enabled for trusted sites (e.g UH, Blackboard)
· Java plug-in http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Technology Competencies/Skills:
Students enrolled in the course must be prepared to perform the basic tasks below.
1. Send and receive email;
2. Attach files to an email message;
3. Locate system information (e.g. browser version, operating system, etc) for trouble shooting;
4. Recognize, use, and create hyperlinks;
5. Use of basic Microsoft Office programs;
6. Download and install software (including utilities, plug-ins, and/or apps);
7. Copy and paste text using a computer;