x[s1]DEPARTMENT[s2]

Course / Instructor / Office Hours
Title / Name / M
Number/Section / Office / # / T
Semester / Phone / (563) 588 - (office) / W
Time/Place / Email / / Th
Credit Hours / MS / F
Catalog Description / …and by appointment
Prerequisite

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I. Required Text/Course Materials

  1. Required Textbook:

[book title]

[author]

[publisher]

[edition]

[ISBN #]

Textbooks will be available at the Whitlow Bookstore, located in Clarke's Student Activity Center, one week before classes begin. Please bring your schedule with you.

For your convenience, textbooks can be ordered online. The Whitlow Bookstore can be reached by phone at (563)588-6307, by fax at (563)584-8600, or by e-mail at . In addition, here are the Bookstore hours.

  1. Required Materials/Equipment

Moodle is Clarke’s course management system where the course content, assignments and activities are placed online. You no longer are required to self-enroll; this is a process automatically completed at registration.

  • Moodle Login Protocol:
  1. Access the Moodle login page.
  2. Enter your username and password. As you will see on the screen, your username and password are the same you use to access your Clarke e-mail. Do not put “@clarke.edu” at the end of your username (example: username = Jane_Doe).
  3. Click on the Login button.
  • After logging in:Your courses are listed on the screen.To access a particular class, simply click on the course title.

II. Course Goals and Outcomes in Relation to the Mission of Clarke University

  1. Connection to Clarke Mission Statement

Through consistent engagement in course processes and respectful interaction with both course materials and other participants, students will grow and develop in knowledge, values, and skills that are integral to the mission of Clarke University and the General Education Outcome in Spirituality/Values.[s3]

The primary goal of this course is to introduce students…

Through active class participation students will . . .

This course is designed to meet the outcome and reinforce the _____outcome[s4]/s of the Clarke University ______Program[s5].

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III. Course Outcomes, Assessments and Remarks

A. Table

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COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students will: / SELECTED GE OUTCOMES
Students will: / PRODUCT/PROJECT:
(for achieving
course outcomes) / PERFORMANCEASSESSMENT:
(e.g., rubrics)

B. Any other general remarks, narrative about this course.

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IV. Course Requirements and Assessments forHybrid/Online Learning

A. Pre-Class Tasks (found within the course taught inMoodle)

/ 1. Getting Started:Readand complete items 1-3.
(*Note: Table of Contents located on left side of screen.)
Complete all steps listed in the “Pre-Class Preparation Checklist”.
This list is found under item #1 or was emailed to you. (screenshot to right)
 Once done, complete the “Pre-class Preparation Verification Survey”. This link can be found as item #3 of the “Getting Started” table of contents.
/ 2. Class Information!
Read all material posted in “Class Information!” This includes:
welcome letter from the instructor
hybrid syllabus
course expectations (for both the student and the instructor. Student expectations addressed: Moodle, asking questions, assignment protocols, and Clarke University policies on academic rules and procedures. Instructor expectations covered: response time to emails, grading assignments, online availability and responding to discussion board postings. In addition, the instructor contact information is posted.
course supplementary materials (if any exist).
/ 3. University Resources
  • Review general Clarke University resources to support your hybrid class experience (includes areas of academics, technologies, Moodle, learning and time management). We want your experience to be a successful one!

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B.Attendance and participation policy including any required special events:

(Enter your policy here.)
Class attendance is usually a matter handled between the individual student and the faculty member. Students who are absent from class forreasons of serious illness or a death in the family need to contact the academic affairs office and present appropriate documentation in order to be formally excused from class. A serious illness is defined as one that needs hospitalization or follow-up visits with a physician. When this occurs, the academic affairs office will notify the student’s instructors. Notifications of absences for all other reasons need to be addressed to course instructors by the student. E-mail and voice mail messages are encouraged.

Students are responsible for notes, handouts, and all assignments from missed classes. Teachers will not repeat classes for students who are not present. DO NOT schedule doctor’s appointments, trips, etc. which conflict with class time. DO NOT take off early for or return late from scheduled college vacations.

[s6]C. Policies on missed exams and late work:
Students are expected to adhere to assignment due dates. Any late assignments will be …. [s7]

D. Electronic Policy[s8]

  1. Email:Refer to “Course Expectations” sheet in A2 above.
  2. Group discussion boards(Moodle calls themForums),will be used as communication vehicles between classmates. The Discussion Board will be an integral part of your course work and requirements. Thepurpose of the discussion board is to involve all students equally in course discussions and the application of skills taught.Students are expected to… [s9]
  3. Cell Phone Policy.(Enter your policy here if applicable.)[s10]

V. Statements and policies

A. Learning Support Services[MM11]

Academic support is available in the library for all students by appointment or drop in. Providers include:

  • Reference Librarians available for consultation and , (563)588-6320
  • E-Learning Support Center available to assist students in using Moodle, troubleshooting online and hybrid courses, as well as the use of other software applications. Lingen Technology Commons.
  • the MARC (Margaret Mann Academic Resource Center), 2ndfloor, Room 228, (563) 588-8133
  • Writing Center: Writing coaches offer support with all steps of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading) for all types of writing, including summaries, reflection and integrative essays, lab reports, case studies, research papers, and annotated bibliographies.
  • Learning Center: Learning Specialists and Academic Coaches offer support with course content, study strategies, time-management, learning strategies, note-taking, and college-reading strategies. SWAG and other course-specific study sessions provided.
  • Accommodation Services: Contact your instructor and the Disability Services Coordinator, (563) 588-8107

B. Disability Accommodations[MM12]

Clarke University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with learning and other disabilities to ensure equal access to educational programs and services as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students needing reasonable accommodations should contact their instructor and the Disability Services Coordinator to inquire about the process and required documentation. Library 202, (563) 588-8107

C. Statement on Academic Integrity Policy[SP13]

D. Academic Federal Government Policy

Academic credit is awarded based on student achievement resulting from instruction and out-of-class student work. For every credit received in a semester (fifteen weeks or the equivalent), the undergraduate student should expect to participate in at least one hour of direct instruction (face-to-face or online) and to complete a minimum of two additional hours of student work per week. The Federal government requires this minimum standard for instruction and corresponding student work be used in awarding Federal financial aid (34 CFR 600.2).

Example: A three-credit hour course would require a minimum of 9 hours of student work (instruction and homework) weekly

E. Disclaimer -Dates May Change

Due to class accommodation scheduled dates for assignments, tests, projects and products may change. Assignments are subject to revision dependent upon the progress of the class.

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VI. Grading Scale and Standards

A. Grade Scale

Letter Grade / Clarke’s
Grading
Scale[s14] / Sample 1%[s15]
(Replace with YOUR scale)
A / 4.00 pts / 94-100
A- / 3.67 pts / 90 -93.9
B+ / 3.33 pts / 87 - 89.9
B / 3.00 pts / 84 - 86.9
B- / 2.67 pts / 80 -83.9
C+ / 2.33 pts / 77 - 79.9
C / 2.00 pts / 74 - 76.9
C- / 1.67 pts / 70-73.9
D+ / 1.33 pts / 67-69.9
D / 1.00 pts / 64 - 66.9
D- / 0.67 pts / 60 - 63.9
F / 0 pts / 0-59.9
Letter Grade / Clarke
Grading
Scale / Sample 1% / Sample 2
%
/ Sample 3 %
[s16]
A / 4.00 pts / 94-100 / 92-100 / 95-100
A- / 3.67 pts / 91-93 / 90-91.9 / 92-94
B+ / 3.33 pts / 88-90 / 88-89.9 / 89-91
B / 3.00 pts / 85-87 / 82-87.9 / 86-88
B- / 2.67 pts / 81-84 / 80-81.9 / 83-85
C+ / 2.33 pts / 78-80 / 78-79.9 / 80-82
C / 2.00 pts / 74-77 / 72-77.9 / 77-79
C- / 1.67 pts / 70-73 / 70-71.9 / 74-76
D+ / 1.33 pts / 67-69 / 68-69.9 / 71-73
D / 1. 00 pts / 63-66 / 62-67.9 / 68-70
D- / 0.67 pts / 60-62 / 60-61.9 / 65-67
F / 0 pts / 0-59 / 0-59.9 / 0-64[s17]

B.Grade Weighting
Example (to be adapted to individual syllabi due to differences among departments):

Grading Categories / Weighting
Exams
  • Exam 1: 10%
  • Exam 2: 10%
  • Final exam: 20
/ 40%
Research Paper
  • Drafts: 10% (total)
  • Final: 10%
/ 20%
Assignments / 10%
Class Presentations
  • Presentation 1: 10%
  • Presentation 2: 10%
/ 20%
Class Participation / 10%

VII. Tentative Course Calendar: Schedule and Outline[s18]

Schedule and assignments are subject to the pace and quality of student learning.Any changes in schedule orassignments will be announced in class.

The Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy guide for planning face-to-face sessions[s19]

TOPICS and ACTIVITIES
Week / Class
Date / Face-to-Face (F2F) -
in classroom / Online Class -
in Moodle[s20] / Assignments &
Assessments
/ Due Dates
[day] [time][s21]
1[s22]
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9[s23]
10
11
12
13
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15
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Example:

TOPICS and ACTIVITIES
Week / Class
Date / Face-to-Face (F2F) -
in classroom / Online Class -
in Moodle[s24] / Assignments &
Assessments
/ Due Dates
[day] [time][s25]
1 / 1/10/11 /
  • Introductions
  • Overview
  • Create groups

  • Topics: x, x, & x
  • Read Ch x-x
  • View video lecture
  • Research x
/
  • Discussion board posts:
    - introductions
    - Question 1
  • Assignment 1 Paper
/ All due 1/17, 7:00pm
2 / 1/17/11 /
  • Topics: x & x
  • Read: Ch. X-x
  • Group activity based on discussion board posts
  • Discuss Assign. 1 & review

  • Topic: x,
  • Read Ch x-x
  • View PowerPoint lecture on Ch x
  • Research
/
  • Discussion board posts:
    - Question 1
    - Reply
  • Quiz 1
/ All due 1/24, 7:00pm

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[s1]

NOTES:

-Highlighted areas are to be completed with your specific information/policies.

-Some samples provided.

[s2]

DELETE all comments when finish building syllabus.

To view without comments, click on “Review” tab, locate “Tracking” section, from drop-down menu select Original.

[s3]This is a sample.

[s4]Select one or two outcomes from the following: spirituality, writing, speaking, or thinking)

[s5]Enter if for Gen Ed or Dept. major course.

[s6]This is a sample.

[s7]Do you deduct points? What’s your policy?

[s8](note: this is unique to hybrid/online courses)

[s9]Place your specific criterion here such as length, if will count off for spelling errors, etc. Perhaps, refer to a rubric.

[s10]Example:

Please turn off all pagers, cell phones, and other electronic devices during class. Use of such devices constitutes an unacceptable disruption of the learning environment.

[MM11]Revised fall 2017

[MM12]Revised fall 2017

[SP13]Revised summer 2012

[s14]Please use this grading scale from Clarke University catalog.

[s15]This is a sample!

Please adjust percentage range to reflect your grading scale.
NOTE: 2 other samples can be found at the bottom of this syllabus (which you will need to delete after viewing).

[s16]Here are other sample scales used by Clarke instructors.

Remember to delete this table before saving and giving to students.

[s17]New samples added.

[s18]Sample.

*NOTE!: If you choose to create a different layout, make sure to clearly state/differentiate the instruction that will be done in the classroom and the instruction done for the online component.

[s19]A guide for instructors when planning f2f sessions. Need to delete once done using.

[s20]IMPORTANT!

The online class must include instruction or presentation of material in one form or another (i.e. video lecture, audio lecture, PPT, etc). Simply assigning homework or readings does NOT meet the requirement!

EXAMPLES: Discussion Board, Video presentation, PPT slides,

[s21]Clearly state the due date, including the time (especially important for the online component)!

[s22]Two rows for each week. One is for your F2F class and the other is for your online class.

[s23]Weeks 9-16 are provided for those courses who meet all semester. If you are teaching an 8 week course, please delete these rows.

[s24]IMPORTANT!

The online class must include instruction or presentation of material in one form or another (i.e. video lecture, audio lecture, PPT, etc). Simply assigning homework or readings does NOT meet the requirement!

EXAMPLES: Discussion Board, Video presentation, PPT slides,

[s25]Clearly state the due date, including the time (especially important for the online component)!