SYLLABUS CHECKLIST
This checklist is a resource for HCC faculty members to help them include the required HCC course
syllabus items, or components, in the order listed here. The numbers indicate who provides the
information in the syllabus (the source):
1 - Discipline/Program Chair
2 - Individual Instructor
3 - Discipline/Program Chair as appropriate
Also see the a Sample Student-Centered Syllabus that demonstrates a format that is easy for students to
use. Sample can be found at: http://ctle5.hccs.edu/exchange/tools/Syllabus.shtml
COMPONENT
SOURCE
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Use HCC logo
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Discipline/Program
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Course Level
Course Title
Course Rubric and Number
(e.g. HIST 1301)
Semester with Course
Reference Number (CRN)
Course Location/Times
Course Semester Credit
Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab)
Total Course Contact Hours
Course Continuing
Education Units (CEU):
Course Length (number of
weeks)
Type of Instruction
Instructor contact
information (phone number
and email address)
Office Location and Hours
Course Description: ACGM
or WECM
Course Description: HCC
Catalog Description
Course Prerequisite(s)
Academic Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
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Learning Objectives
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SPECIAL NOTES
“Brand” syllabus with logo (see logo above).
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1
If applicable
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If applicable
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In general, there are 4 to 7 SLOS for each course. For more about
SLOs, sign up for the Teaching and Learning Program found at:
http://hccs.edu/vfl
(Numbering system should be linked to SLO – e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)
HCC COURSE SYLLABUS COMPONENT CHECK-LIST
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SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum Competencies
Course Calendar
Instructional Methods
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Student Assignments
Student Assessment(s)
Instructor’s Requirements
Program/Discipline
Requirements
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If applicable
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HCC Grading Scale
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The HCC grading scale is:
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If applicable
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A = 100 – 90;……………………………………4 points per semester hour
B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour
C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour
D = 69 – 60: …………………………………….1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F………………………………..0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) …………………………………………………….0 points per
semester hour
W(Withdrawn)……………………………………………………..0 points per
semester hour
I (Incomplete)……………………………………………………….0 points per
semester hour
AUD (Audit) ………………………………………………………….0 points per
semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The
student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given
in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade
point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total
number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM” and
“I” do not affect GPA.
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Instructor Grading Criteria
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Instructional Materials
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HCC Policy Statement:
ADA
Academic Honesty
Student attendance
3-peaters
Withdrawal deadline
1
(NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: Copy/paste the information below into the
syllabus to accommodate any changes in the student handbooks
and HCC web pages during the semester. This includes HCC Policy
Statements, as well as Distance Education, and/or Continuing
Education Policies)
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://central.hccs.edu/students/student-handbook/
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HCC COURSE SYLLABUS COMPONENT CHECK-LIST
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Distance Education and/or
Continuing Education
Policies
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Access DE Policies on their Web site:
All students are responsible for reading and understanding the DE
Student Handbook, which contains policies, information about
conduct, and other important information. For the DE Student
Handbook click on the link below or go to the DE page on the HCC
website.
The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and
procedures unique to the DE student. Students should have
reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is
the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's
contents. The handbook contains valuable information, answers,
and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to
drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA,
financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing
procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the
DE Student Handbook by visiting this link:
http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distanceeducation/student-services/DE-Student-Handbook.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site:
http://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/
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Test Bank
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Scoring Rubrics
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Sample Assignments
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Sample Instructional
Methods/Activities
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Note: This document is in Word for you to use as you like, or use your own paragraph style.
When you provide your online syllabus to your students, use a PDF format. For help, see your
CIC Lab. (Contact information is at: http://de.hccs.edu/faculty-services/ Select Curriculum
Innovation Centers.)
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