Course Syllabus Template What to Include(Updated for Fall 2014)

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Course Syllabus Template – What to Include(updated for Fall 2014)

Your course syllabus is thecognitive map or blueprint forthe course you are teaching. It is to include the learning goals objectives(or learning outcomes) for the course, the means by which the objectives/outcomes are to be achieved, and the assessment procedures for measuring the achievement of the objectives/outcomes. The syllabus should include the topics taught during the course and use the following format in order to provide a consistent template for students, accreditors, etc.

Please retain the Roman numerals, skip sections that are not required and/or are not pertinent to your course, and use a Times New Roman, 12-point font. The first page should be a title page and include the first five sections.

CHOOSE ONE:

College of Business and Organizational Leadership, College of Arts and Letters,

College of Education and Science

Course Syllabus

I. The Mission of the University:

The mission of Concordia University, a university of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.

II. Course Number, Section Number, Course Title, Date of Course, CRN

WAT 101-01: Introduction to Water

Fall Semester, 2012; Course Registration Number (CRN)

III. Credit Hours: Three semester hours

IV.Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites

V.Instructor’s Name, Office Location and Contact Information (telephone numbers, email

address, etc.)Dr. Jane Doe

Poehler Administration Building, 4th floor, Office 400

Office Telephone: (651) 222-2222; Fax (651) 222-2222

email:

END OF TITLE PAGE / PAGE ONE
BEGINNING OF PAGE 2

VI.Instructor Availability

Include “office hours”, times you are available for telephone calls or chat sessions, etc. Include a statement about typical response time to emails, etc.

VII.University Catalog Course Description
Insert the official course description from the university catalog

VIII.Instructor’s Course Description
A brief summary of the course from the instructor’s perspective; perhaps more

specific and “personalized” than the university catalog course description which

typically is brief

(To be addedto the above information if your course is a General Education course):

Liberal Arts Tradition and General Education: Concordia University’s General Education curriculum is an intentional plan to provide a broad, “liberal arts” education. This course is a critical component of that curriculum and will emphasize two of Concordia’s 11 University Outcomes, which are skills and values that reflect Concordia’s mission and purpose. These outcomes includeCritical Thinking, Information Literacy, Oral Communication, Quantitative Reasoning, Writing, Aesthetic Values, Civic Values, Global Values, Interpersonal Values, Physical Values, and Spiritual Values. They are part of Concordia University’s overall Framework for Learning, which is described in the Academic Catalog ( Experiences at Concordia – General Education courses, major courses, electives, and co-curricular activities – are rooted in the Framework for Learning. This particular course, (insert course name and number), is designed to teach and assess the following two University Outcomes:

(insert two department approved University Outcomes).

IX.Engaged Hours (number of class periods, laboratory experiences, individualized

instruction, conferences, field placements, and clinicals)

This section of the course syllabus must include the estimated number of “learning hours” for the course. For each credit, the course syllabus must account for at least 35 hours of “learning time.”

Two-credit course = at least 70 hours of learning time

Three-credit course = at least 105 hours of learning time

Four-credit course = at least 140 hours of learning time

Here are two examples:

IX. Contact Hours/Time and Place of Meetings

This is a four semester credit undergraduate course and it meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 10:50 am in Meyer Hall 218. It is designed to have learning opportunities and activities totaling approximately 146 hours over the 15 weeks of the course (including finals week) – 50 hours in class (50 minutes/class x 4 times/week x 15 weeks) and 96 hours outside of class. This estimate is for the typical undergraduate student. The designed activities may take one person longer to complete and another person may complete the activities in less time. We are all individuals. Here are some further estimates:

In-class activities (50 minutes/class x 4 times/week x 14 weeks) 50 hours

Required Readings and Reflection Exercises 42 hours

(14 chapter readings x 3 hours each)

Final Paper and Oral Presentation 24 hours

Five Reflection “Papers” (5 x 5 hours each) 25 hours

Preparation for Final Activity 5 hours

TOTAL 146 hours

IX. Contact Hours/Time and Place of Meetings

This is a three semester credit graduate course and it meets “online.” Most of the course meets “asynchronously” but one 45-minute “synchronous” chat is scheduled for Mondays from 7:00 to 7:45 pm Central Standard time. The course is designed to have learning opportunities and activities totaling approximately 105 hours over the 7 weeks of the course. This estimate is for the typical graduate student. The designed activities may take one person longer to complete and another person may complete the activities in less time. We are all individuals. Here are some further estimates:

Reading of textbook and other materials (4 hours weekly x 7 weeks) 28 hours

Discussion Board activities (4 hours weekly x 7 weeks)28 hours

Preparation/Participation for Chat activity(2 hours weekly)14 hours

Written Activity (3 hours weekly x 6 weeks)18 hours

Writing of Final Paper 20 hours

TOTAL 108 hours

X.Student Learning Outcomes
What are students expected to know and be able to do as a result of this course?

XI.Learning GoalsEstablished by Student (optional)
Include this activity or simply note: Not Applicable

XII.Instructor’s Educational Philosophy, Teaching Procedures, and Expectations for

Respectfulness

What do you hold as important in your efforts to educate students for “thoughtful

and informed living….?”

How will you conduct “instruction” in order to accomplish the outcomes you have

set forth for this course?

What are your expectations for students and perhaps what are the consequences

for poor behavior, etc. (review university student policies)

“This course may be touching on sensitive topics… topics may be

uncomfortable”…. “Respectful of everyone’s opinion….”

XIII.Student Attendance, Punctuality, and Participation

Explain your “attendance policy” including your expectations and the consequences for missing “class” (whether it be a face-to-face class, a chat

time, etc.)

XIV.Academic Integrity

EXAMPLE:

Excerpts from the Student Policies Handbook:

A. Academic integrity is essential to any academic institution and is in keeping

with the mission of ConcordiaUniversity. In order to protect the rights of students, the disciplinary procedure for dealing with cases ofacademic dishonesty follows these broad guidelines. Violations of academic integrity include “cheating” and “plagiarism” as defined by the Student Code of Conduct.

B. The term “cheating” includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any

unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes,tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor inwriting papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the University faculty or staff.

C. The term “plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or

direct quotation, of thepublished or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes theunacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

Implementation of Academic Integrity Policies – Assignments that have examples of plagiarized material will receive a failing grade. Instances of cheating will be treated the same.

XV.Required Course Materials
include bibliographic citations and ISBN number, if possible

XVI.Supplementary Resources
perhaps a “recommended” reading list

XVII.Grading

Basis or Criteria for Student Grading

Grading Criteria/Rubrics
Grading Scale

Explanation of Assignments

Policies on late assignments, make-ups, work for extra credit

XVIII.Support Services

EXAMPLE:

Academic Support – The instructor strongly encourages students to make arrangements to discuss course progress or concerns. Also, students are assigned an academic advisor who can also provide support throughout the student’s academic career. Information about academic advising can be found on CSP Connect, the university “portal.”

Support services at the University include such things as library resources, the writing center, tutoring, student accessibility services, career services, health services, personal counseling, and campus ministry. Further information may be found at CSP Connect.

Library Resources – The library provides access to information in multiple formats – traditional and digital. A reference librarian is available during regular library hours. The library is part of a consortium of eight schools in the Twin Cities metro area that share resources. The library also provides students access to database research and reference needs.

Writing Support and Tutoring Services– There are several opportunities for free writing support and/or tutoring at the University – through the on-campus Writing Center, the Student Success Center, and through the online service called Brainfuse. Further information may be found at CSP Connect.

Student Accessibility Services – Students seeking adaptations to any course based on disability, significant medical conditions, or illnesses that are outside of the scope of course policies should schedule a time to meet with Student Accessibility Servicesat or at Telephone (non–texting): 651-641-8272 or 651-641-8207. TTY users: Minnesota Relay (711).

CSP Ministry –Concordia University is a Lutheran Christian university, where faith is lived out, and so offers a variety of ministry opportunities and services to address spiritual needs including worship services, prayer requests, outreach, or talking with the University Pastor or a CSPMinistry staff member. Contact CSP Ministry at , or at 651-641-8213.

XIX. Course Outline

Day/Week / Date / Class Theme,
Topics and/or Activities / Prepared Readings,
Preparation for Class / Assignments Due
1 / 2/15
2
3
4

XX.Class Cancellation Contingency Plan

If classes have to be cancelled for any reason or cannot meet as scheduled ….

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