College of XXXXXXXXX
The mission of the College of XXXXXXX is to
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Specialization (Major) XXXXXXXXXXXX
Course Name
Course Code
Course Pre-requisites
Course Co-requisites
Credit hours
Instructor’s Name
Telephone
Class Location
Office Location
E-mail
Class Time
Office Hours
1. Course Description
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2. Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course Learning Outcome
Major Learning Outcome
(College specific, majors = MALO)
Please list your college specific PLO’s or MALO’s here for student reference and understanding.
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3. Weekly Outline
Week
Topic
Readings (Textbook), Materials
Final Assessment
Finals Week
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e.g. Comprehensive of all of the chapters
4. Textbooks and Learning Materials
Please list the textbook(s) for the course, and then optionally any of the below:
Additional Readings:
Readings will be provided from a variety of sources, students are responsible for maintaining
and keeping up with all readings and materials.
Web Resources:
Links and/or material will be posted on Blackboard.
Library Resources:
Students are encouraged to make use of the Library Resources including the Databases and
the Curriculum Resource Center.
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5. Assessment of Student Learning
(note the detail expected by CAA in the description)
Assessment
Tool
Percentage
Description
Course Learning
Outcomes
e.g.
Quizzes
20%
Brief quizzes that cover class discussions and
reading materials ensure in depth reading of
required material, including text selections and
other assigned readings.
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6.
Pedagogy – Learning Process
Zayed University Pedagogical Framework
Zayed University is committed to a student-centered learning environment that is characterized
by the following approach to teaching:
1. Active and Varied: The ZU faculty member adopts a variety of active teaching-learning
strategies, tailored to each learning task and to the intended learning outcomes.
2. Collaborative and Individual: Cooperative group learning tasks, as well as individual
learning tasks, are integral to each ZU course.
3. Content-rich and Language-rich: Instruction focuses on the development of in-depth
knowledge, along a continuum from richer-in-language in ABP, to richer-in-content in
the baccalaureate and graduate programs.
4. Facilitated by Technology: Appropriate educational technology is integrated into every
ZU course.
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5. Interculturally attuned: Teaching in ZU requires global awareness, sensitivity to local
culture, a commitment to developing intercultural competence, and a commitment to
learning from students.
6. Interpersonally oriented: Successful learning at ZU is facilitated by building positive
relationships with students, while maintaining professional demeanor and holding
students accountable.
7. Learner focused: The ZU faculty member evaluates and builds on learner knowledge and
strengths, while addressing learner needs.
8. Practical and Theoretical: Instruction lays solid theoretical foundations, as appropriate
to the level of study, while having a real-world orientation.
9. Reflective: Instructors strive to be reflective educators who enable reflective and critical
learning in students.
10. Supportive: The ZU faculty member fosters student dispositions of leadership, creativity,
innovation, self-responsibility, and lifelong learning in a supportive learning
environment.
7. Course Policies:
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When a class is missed it is your responsibility to contact the instructor in order to gather
the information that you missed from the class session.
You are expected to be in class on time and remain for the scheduled class period.
Classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time and you will be marked absent if you
are late.
Course documents (syllabus, readings, assignments, etc.), announcements and grades will
be posted on the BlackBoard site for this class. This site can be found at
http://courses.zu.ac.ae Students are expected to make use of this technology.
You will be given assignments to complete throughout the semester. Your assignments
must be your work and submitted by the deadline set by your instructor.
Late assignments will be subject to a penalty as specified by your instructor.
Please contact the instructor if you have a family emergency or medical reason for a late
assignment.
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8. Grading Key
Zayed University has adopted a plus/minus grading scale for all undergraduate and graduate
courses. Based on Zayed University policy, the grade points and percentage ranges are assigned
to each letter grade as follows:
Percentage
90-100%
Grade
A
Grade Points
4.00
87-89%
84-86%
80-83%
AB+
B
3.700
3.300
3.000
77-79%
74-76%
70-73%
BC+
C
2.700
2.300
2.000
The highest academic grade possible. This grade is
not automatically given to a student who ranks
highest in the course, but is reserved for
accomplishment that is truly distinctive and
demonstrably outstanding. It represents a superior
mastery of course material and is a grade that
demands a very high degree of understanding as
well as originality or creativity appropriate to the
nature of the course. The grade usually indicates
that the student works independently with unusual
effectiveness and often takes the initiative in
seeking new knowledge outside the requirements
of the course.
Denotes
achievement
considerably
above
acceptable standards. Good mastery of course
materials is evident, and student performance
demonstrates a degree of originality, creativity, or
both. The grade usually indicates that the student
works fairly well independently and often
demonstrates initiative.
Indicates an appropriate level of competency in the
course’s basic learning outcomes. It is the grade
that may be expected of a student with an average
level of performance who gives to the work a
reasonable amount of time and effort. This grade
implies understanding of the content of the course,
acceptable mastery of course material and learning
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outcomes, and completion of all requirements. The
student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of
2.0 (C) to earn a baccalaureate degree from Zayed
University.
67-69%
64-66%
60-63%
CD+
D
1.700
1.300
1.000
0-59%
F
0
Denotes a limited understanding of the subject
matter, meeting only the minimum requirement for
passing the course. It signifies work that in quality
or quantity falls below the average acceptable
standard for passing the course. Performance is
deficient in analysis, synthesis, and critical
expression. There is little evidence of originality or
creativity.
Indicates inadequate or unsatisfactory attainment,
serious deficiency in understanding of course
material, or failure to complete the requirements of
the course.
9. Attendance Policy
Attendance Students shall be required to attend all classes, practical sessions, seminars and
examinations related to the courses in which they are registered.
Absence from Class
 A student who misses 5% of the class meetings allotted for a course will receive a
warning from the Chair/Assistant Dean of the College/Department.
 A student who misses 10% of the class meetings allotted for a course will receive a
second warning from the dean of the College.
 A student who misses more than 15% of the class meetings allotted for a course will fail
the course. If there is a legitimate reason for the absence, which has been accepted by the
College Attendance Appeal Committee in the semester in which the absences occurred,
the student will be allowed to withdraw from the course; be given a Withdrawal with
Failure grade for the course; or be given permission to continue and complete the course.
In cases where a satisfactory withdrawal or a Withdrawal with Failure grade is decided,
the student may have to repeat the course.
a) If the decision is that the student is allowed to withdraw from the course, a grade
of W will be assigned for that course. In case the student receives a W in a pre-
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requisite course, he/she should pass this course before registering for the
subsequent one.
b) If the decision is that the student is given a Withdrawal with Failure grade, a
grade of WF will be assigned for that course.
c) If the decision is that the student is permitted to continue and complete the course,
the student must have earned a grade of C (or equivalent) or higher in the course
being taken at the time of the appeal.
Reference: ZU policy and procedure ACA-ADM-06 Attendance.
10. Zayed University Honor Code
“In the Name of God Most Gracious Most Merciful”
As a student of the University that carries the name of the beloved and revered father of the
nation, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan (may his soul rest in eternal peace), I
pledge to:
 Demonstrate the virtues of honesty, respect and fairness
 Adhere to the highest standards of personal moral conduct
 Refrain from any and all forms of academic dishonesty
 Present a positive image of myself by acting with maturity and honor
 Take responsibility for my actions and do my part to maintain a community of trust
 Dedicate myself to the achievement of the University’s excellence
I promise to honor Sheikh Zayed and to preserve his legacy by following the example set by the
wise and beloved father of the United Arab Emirates
11. Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work or ideas as if it were one’s own.
Examples of plagiarism include the following:
 Copying another person’s work either word for word or making some changes but
keeping the structure, much of the language, and main ideas the same. Even if the work is
not published, it should be treated as someone else’s work and not one’s own work.
 Buying, borrowing, or otherwise obtaining and handing in a paper, project or course
assignment as if it were one’s own.
 Turning in someone else’s paper as if it were one’s own is strictly prohibited, even if the
paper is enclosed in quotation marks. A large part of a paper cannot simply be quotations.
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Allowing someone else to edit, rewrite or make substantial changes in one’s work and
turning it in as if one had done it all, without acknowledging the other person’s
contribution and without prior
permission of the instructor.
Using someone else’s words or ideas without crediting that person.
- If a student uses someone else’s words, he must identify them by
putting quotation marks around them and citing the source.
- If a student downloads a picture from the Internet, he must cite the
source of the picture.
- If a student paraphrases someone’s work, he must specify the
source of the statement.
- Every book, magazine, or internet site used in a paper must be
identified in the bibliography.
At any time, if a student thinks he may have unknowingly plagiarized someone’s work, he
should discuss it with his instructor before turning in the assignment.”
Students who engage in prohibited behavior such as plagiarism will be subject to disciplinary
procedures. These procedures range from a discussion with the instructor up to possible
suspension or expulsion depending upon the severity of the infraction. Further details about
possible procedures to be undertaken are available in the Student Handbook.
12. Miscellaneous
Mobile phones: Mobile phones and Smart devices are not to be used for personal use during a
class or exam.
Eating/Drinking/Smoking: Students are not permitted to engage in these activities while in class.
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