Course Syllabus Template

Effective Date: (Semester and Year)

       I.            Course Number:

     II.            Course Title:

  III.            Semester Credit Hours:

  IV.            Course Description: (One paragraph description to be used on syllabus and in the university catalog. State any prerequisites such as courses, admission into a program, graduate standing, etc.)

    V.            Required Textbooks/Resources: (May use textbooks, websites, or selected readings, and/or other specific resources)

  VI.            Student Learner Outcomes: (List of objective statements or what a student will know and/or be able to do as a result of this course; the competencies students must achieve)

VII.            Course Outline: (Major topics and subtopics in the course. Clarify delivery and assessment systems for all activities)

VIII.            Course Requirements: (Specific expectations that are required such as attendance, assignments, projects, etc.)

  IX.            Methods of Evaluation: (Criteria for mastery of the Student Learner Outcomes. For example:  participation, exams, essays, assignments, projects, and/or presentations)

    X.            Grading Scale:

  XI.            Faculty Office Location and Contact Policy: (List the office number and explain faculty-student contact policy considering the online nature of the course)

XII.            Complete Course Schedule: (Provide a semester calendar, including an outline of course content, due dates for assignments, examination dates)

XIII.            Student Participation:

a.     Participation Policy: (Explain the nature of participation expected for students in the course. This should include such items as discussion board participation, collaborative projects, library or research components, and any other pertinent tasks)

b.     Course Etiquette: (Explain the conduct expected of students when interacting online with other class members or with the instructor)

c.      Discussion Board Standards: (Explain the expectations for online discussions in terms of the frequency, manner, and nature of discussion content expected by students. Include any established standards for time and content of discussion participation, if applicable)

Include the following required statements in each course syllabus.

XIV.    Disability Accommodations: Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through the A&M-Texarkana Disability Services Office by calling 903-223-3062.

XV.     Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course. Cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of research data, plagiarism, and undocumented use of materials from any source constitute academic dishonesty and may be grounds for a grade of ‘F’ in the course and/or disciplinary actions.  For additional information, see the university catalog.

Include the following explanation for web-enhanced and online courses.

XVI.    Student Technical Assistance:

·        Solutions to common problems and FAQ’s for your web-enhanced and online courses are found at this link:  http://www.tamut.edu/webcourses/index.php?pageid=37

·        If you cannot find your resolution there, you can send in a support request detailing your specific problem here: http://www.tamut.edu/webcourses/gethelp2.php

·        Blackboard Helpdesk contacts:

Office hours are:  Monday - Friday, 8:00a to 5:00p

Kevin Williams (main contact) 903-223-1356 kevin.williams@tamut.edu

Frank Miller (alternate) 903-223-3156 frank.miller@tamut.edu

Nikki Thomson (alternate) 903-223-3083 nikki.thomson@tamut.edu