University of South Alabama Course Syllabus Template
This includes the minimum requirements for a course syllabus with recommended items in blue.
Individual colleges/schools may have different requirements and/or organizational structure for course syllabi items based on their accreditation needs and/or college/school requirements.
Note: Items in red are required; items in blue are recommended.
Course Information
Term
Subject, Number, Section Number, Course Title
Course Format: No web component, Web-enhanced, Blended, or Online
Class days and time
Building/Room number
 For cross-listed courses, include information for both courses: subjects, course numbers, and sections.
 For dual-listed courses (400/500 level courses), separate syllabi must be created.
Instructor Information
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Name
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Telephone number
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E-mail address
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Office hours or means of instructor availability for out-of-class consultations with students
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Office address
Course Description
 Use course description found in current Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin or, if a new course, the proposed course description.
Course Topical Outline
 Schedule of events with dates for class meeting/topic. Include readings, due dates for other
Course Goals and Objectives assignments such as quizzes, exams, presentations, papers, etc. and the date/time of the final exam.
 List goals and objectives of the course
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For dual-listed courses, the learning objectives and assessments should reflect the student level.
Approved: 5/12 Updated: 10/31/12

Course Pre-requisites / Co-requisites
 Indicate skills and/or course prerequisites/co-requisites
Course Materials:
 List textbook(s), any other instructional materials and technology requirements for the course .
Class Attendance Policy
 Record of attendance needed to assign an F* grade.
 For online or blended courses, state your expectations regarding online participation.
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Policy on late arrivals.
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You may wish to review the ‘Attendance and Absences Policy’, in the Undergraduate Academic
Important Dates
Policies and Procedures section of the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin for attendance and absences policy
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Last day to add/change to audit
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Last day to drop a course (state audit policy)
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Holidays
Assessment
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Number and type of examinations
 Policy on make-up examinations
 Course assignments, if any
 Penalty, if any, for late work
 How final grade is determined
List each item that contributes to the final grade; give percent or number of points that each item contributes to final grade
 Grading Scale
List the percent or the number of points needed to receive A, B, C, D, F.
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Extra credit, if offered
Changes in Course Requirements
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Copy the following statement in your syllabus : Not all classes progress at the same rate thus course requirements might have to be modified as circumstances dictate. You will be given written notice if the course requirements need to be changed .
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Academic Disruption Policy
 Copy the following information to your syllabus : The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Academic Disruption is found in The Lowdown, the student handbook. http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicdisruption.shtml: Disruptive academic behavior is defined as individual or group conduct that interrupts or interferes with any educational activity or environment, infringes upon the rights and privileges of others, results in or threatens the destruction of property and/or is otherwise prejudicial to the maintenance of order in an academic environment.
 State that you expect students to be cordial, courteous and respectful of faculty members and fellow students.
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Policy on cell phones, laptops, videotaping and other electronic devices.
Student Academic Conduct Policy
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Copy the following information to your syllabus: The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Student Academic Conduct Policy is found in The Lowdown http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicconductpolicy.shtml: The University of
South Alabama is a community of scholars in which the ideals of freedom of inquiry, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of the individual are sustained. The University is committed to supporting the exercise of any right guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and the Code of Alabama and to educating students relative to their responsibilities.
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Describe the penalty that student may incur if they violate these standards in your class.
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Students enrolled in online courses are expected to adhere to the Academic Conduct Policy.
In particular, students are expected to complete their own coursework and not provide unauthorized information or materials to another student.
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Policy on plagiarism software.
Students may learn about the meaning of plagiarism and how to avoid it at the following link: http://www.southalabama.edu/univlib/instruction/plagiarismforstudents.html
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Students With Disabilities
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Copy the following information to your syllabus: In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will be afforded reasonable accommodations. The Office of Special Student Services (OSSS) will certify a disability and advise faculty members of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations, please notify the instructor/professor and provide certification from the Office of Special Student Services. OSSS is located at 5828 Old Shell
Road at Jaguar Drive, (251-460-7212).
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Course and Teacher Evaluation
 Include a statement explaining the importance of student input for course improvement and that their evaluations are taken seriously and do effect change.
Course Supplements
 Describe the course supplements available to your students such as Supplemental Instruction,
Peer Leaders, Writing Center, Smarthinking and Departmental Tutoring services.
JAGSuccess
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If you are teaching a 100 or 200 level course, provide a statement regarding JAGSuccess.
Additional Requirements and Recommendations
Online Writing Support
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The University of South Alabama provides online writing tutoring services through
SMARTHINKING, an online tutoring service. SMARTHINKING is available at http://services.smarthinking.com. Students may enter the site by logging on with their Jag number and using the last four digits of the social security number as the password. For log-on problems, technical questions and/or on-campus writing assistance, contact the USA Writing
Center at 251-460-6480 or e-mail csaint-paul@usouthal.edu.
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Information about the University Writing Center and Online Writing Lab can be found online at http://www.southalabama.edu/univlib/instruction/antiplagiarism/writinghelp.html
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Counseling and Testing Services
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Counseling and Testing Services provides a variety of free and confidential services for students.
For further information regarding this resource go to www.southalabama.edu/counseling or call the office at 460-7051.
Testing
• Include information about USA-approved proctoring options as applicable for the course. State whether or not exams will be proctored on-campus or off-campus and describe the option.
• Include any additional student charges associated with establishing student identification and exam proctoring.
Add any additional policies here.
Approved: 5/12 Updated: 10/31/12