E-LEARNING CENTER
ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF GAZA
Online or Blended Course Syllabus
Template
IUG Syllabus Template
All full- and part-time faculty are strongly encouraged to include in their syllabi the
standards of IUG behavior (the Student Code of Conduct).
A detailed written syllabus distributed and discussed at the first class meeting can alleviate
problems, especially if it notifies students of how to contact an instructor concerning
emergency absences, assignments, and course grade concerns.
Part-time faculty are required to maintain one office hour per week. Students find it helpful
when faculty include an e-mail address or a home phone number or coordinate a method by
which messages can be left by students and retrieved by the faculty in a timely manner.
Content
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(INSERT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF INFORMATION INTO THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE
PROVIDED.)
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Name of the University: Islamic University of Gaza
Name of College
Name of Department
Course Code with Section Number/Course Name
Term / Year (i.e. Spring 2010)
Instructor (Name & Title)
Office location: Building, Room #
Office phone & fax numbers
Office hours/Virtual office Hours – face to face and online
University Email address
Instructor Information
This section provides the name of the instructor and the instructor’s telephone number, email address, Web page address, office, and office hours. It may also include the
department’s telephone number. Online office hours can be held by setting a regular time
when you can be reached by telephone, chat, virtual classroom session, or by appointment.
General Course Information
This section states the course title, credit hours, prerequisites, and corequisites and provides
a summary of the topics covered in the course; the professor may provide this information
by including the university catalog’s description of the course, writing a description, or doing
both. This section also states the semester, course section, meeting times, and room
number if applicable. Finally, this section describes the classroom format, such as lecture or
discussion, and lists any course activities, such as field trips and group projects, that require
the student to be available outside of the regularly scheduled class meeting times.
This section should clearly state the format of the course. For example: This course will be
conducted entirely online. There will be no on-campus meetings. Active participation in the
online activities and completion of all homework and online assignments is required in order
to pass this course.
Or, This is a blended course that meets on-campus [insert day, time, and location]. Because
this course meets only 50% of the time as a traditional on-campus course, a substantial
amount of the course work occurs online. Active participation in the online activities and
completion of all homework and online assignments is required in order to pass this course.
Or, This is a web-enhanced course. Regular access to the Internet is required. Active
participation in the online activities is required in order to pass this course.
Specific Outcomes
This section provides a list of skills and abilities that student should be able to demonstrate
by the end of the semester. Disciplines are currently developing lists of these skills, called
common course outcomes, for all university College courses.
For those courses that have outcomes still under development, faculty are welcome to craft
their own personal outcomes in the interim. A few of the words used to help express the
skills and abilities are “identify,” “describe,” “use,” “analyze,” “differentiate,”
“demonstrate,” “evaluate,” “apply,” “calculate,” “determine,” “create,” “write,” “solve,” and
“recognize.” For courses that have many specific outcomes (e.g., 100) that cannot be
accurately synthesized to create about 3–20 outcomes statements, a professor
should refer the student to the lists of learning objectives, or outcomes, associated with
individual chapters, units, or labs.
Faculty members may see their department offices for more information on objectives and
outcomes.
Note: The Online Course Quality standards prepared by the e-learning center quality
committee require measurable course objectives in the syllabus.
Texts [and Supplies]
This section specifies which textbook, workbook, and supplies are required and which are
optional. It may include a link to the publisher or online Bookstores that sell it.
Grading
This section explains what the student must do in order to pass the course. Requirements
will vary based on Discipline.
A. Requirements
This section explains what the student must do in order to pass the course, regardless of the
student’s grade average in the course. Examples of such requirements could be to take all
exams, pass a competency test, submit a complete portfolio, or meet attendance standards.
B. Course Grade
This section lists the components of the final grade (tests, papers, attendance, etc.) and the
formula used to calculate the grade.
C. Standards
This section explains the criteria or grading scale for an Excellent, a Very Good, Good, etc.,
for assignments.
D. Make-up Policy
E. Late Policy
F. Audit Policy
Classroom Policies
A. Attendance [and Withdrawal from Class]
For some courses, this information belongs under “Grading.” This section may include the
College’s or professor’s attendance and withdrawal policies as well as directions for the
student to follow to withdraw from a course.
B. Academic Honesty
This section may present general comments about academic dishonesty and may explain the
specific behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty in the course. A faculty member may
want to quote the language on this topic that appears in IUG student catalogue under
section: Academic Dishonesty of the Student Code of Conduct.
C. Classroom Conduct
This section describes acceptable behavior concerning private conversations, use of cell
phones, and the like.
D. Support Services
This section tells the student about tutoring centers, computer labs, and other resources
available on campus. Additionally, Disability Support Services recommends the following
language:
Any student who may need an accommodation due to a disability, please make an
appointment to see me during my office hour.
E. Cancellation of Classes
This section explains what is expected of the student if class is cancelled. It may also include
information about how to find out if the College is closed, such as:
a) sign-up for the IUG SMS system,
b) check the IUG Website
c) student email, and
d) Course Moodle announcements.
If your policy is that online work will continue even if the university is closed, state that
policy directly. Provide a means for students who are experiencing power outages to contact
the instructor, e.g., leave a voice mail message on your office phone.
Course Policies for an Online or Blended Course
This section should include course policies that are unique to the online or blended version
of your course. This section might also include comments about a professor’s willingness to
help the students, the importance of doing homework, advice on how to succeed in the
course, or the Instructor’s philosophy of education. The name of this section and its content
can vary with the professor.
A. Getting Started
This section explains the steps students should take to prepare for the online or blended
course such as completing the READI survey, performing a moodle Browser Check, printing
the syllabus, and completing the orientation / Start Here module.
B. Technical Requirements & Technical Support
This section explains any technical requirements for the online or blended course and
presents contact information for technical support.
C. Discussion Participation
This section presents the instructor’s guidelines and grading criteria for online discussions,
including chat, forum and live sessions, if appropriate. It describes the role the instructor will
play in online discussions so that students know what to expect of the instructor.
D. Use of Email
This section explains the appropriate use of email, sets expectations regarding the
instructor’s response time or any times when the instructor may be unavailable. The
instructor may explain the kinds of email that are acceptable and unacceptable and may
include sample messages.
E. Use of Skype/ Elluminate/etc
This section explains the use of Skype /Elluminate/etc. in the course and presents a link to
download and install Skype/ Elluminate/etc.
F. Assignments
This section explains the requirements for submitting assignments electronically or
otherwise. It may specify how assignments will be submitted and other requirements such
as how to name the file, identifying information to include, and acceptable file formats. It
may include one or more alternate means of submitting assignments on time if a student is
unable to login to the course site, e.g., email the instructor directly or place a hardcopy in
the mail and notify the instructor. A faculty member may also explain how feedback will be
provided as well as a time frame for receiving grades and procedures for discussing a grade
with the instructor. It can also include the faculty member’s policy on students keeping
backup copies of all work.
G. Privacy
This section may explain that electronic communications do not guarantee privacy. In
addition to the instructor, technical staff or administrative personnel may also access the
course. This section may also explain that to respect students’ privacy, sharing personal
information or posting photographs is voluntary, not required.
H. Accessibility
This section provides links to documentation of compliance for the course management
system and other tools or software.
Course Schedule Template
This section provides a daily or weekly schedule for the course, along with due dates for
assignments. A professor may note that assignments and dues dates are subject to change.
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