Departmental Syllabus Checklist
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Course Requisite Information
Pierce College
Course Title with LACC number (e.g. History/Philosophy/Sociology I for Introduction to
History/Philosophy/Sociology)
Course Location
Course Meeting Time
Course Textbook(s) or other required readings for purchase (if applicable)
Course Description and/or Course Objectives
Course Student Learning Outcomes (to be consistent with current COR)
Prerequisites – skills needed or classes that need to be taken before enrolling.
Instructor Requisite Information
Instructor Name
Instructor Contact Information
office hours
email address
phone contact
faculty webpage URL (if applicable)
Hours Obligation
Topics & Scheduling Information
Dates of each meeting with topic intention
Required reading or other preparation
Dates of exams, quizzes and other assignments
Final Exam Timing
Description of requisite assignment(s)
Grading Information
proportional weight of each graded exam, quiz, papers, projects, attendance or whatever else
criterion for obtaining course grade (e.g. 89.5 % or higher earns an A)
how subjective measures will be evaluated (if applicable, e.g. class participation)
criterion for earning extra credit (if applicable)
Additional Essential Information
Special Services Statement
Drop/Census Policy
Academic Dishonesty Consequences
Disruptive Behavior Consequences
Attendance Policy
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Additional Optional Information
Tardy/Leaving Early Policy