Syllabus Guidelines1
EOC faculty are expected to distribute a syllabus/course outline on the first day of class. The course
outline is an agreement between the faculty member and the students. Although there will be
variations, course should contain the following:
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Faculty Members Name
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Faculty Contact Information
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Office hours
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Course description
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Course objectives
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Student Learning outcomes ( required)
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Learning experiences (For all Allied Health Courses)
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Student Expectations
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Required textbooks/materials
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Schedule of topics -- if possible by week
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Grading and evaluation criteria
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Due dates for assignments
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Dates for examinations and quizzes
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Arrangements for student with special needs
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Statement on academic integrity
Faculty should provide a copy of a syllabus/course outline for each class taught during the quarter.
Syllabi are due to the Director of Instructional Services Office by the first scheduled day of classes.
A sample syllabus is provided for your convenience.
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Various university sources were consulted to prepare these guidelines and the sample syllabus included. These
sources include: UB Office of Student Affairs, UB Undergraduate Catalog, and UB School of Architecture and
Planning Undergraduate Services.
Sample Syllabus Format:
Course Title (Course Number)
Quarter
Class Days and Hours
Class Location
Faculty Name – Use full name and title
Faculty Contact Information
Office Hours and Location
Course Description: The course description should include the primary student audience and relation to
the curriculum (required for major, elective, etc.). The description should introduce the student to the
subject matter by explaining what the course is about and why students would want to learn the
material. Describe the format or activities of the course. Let students know whether the course involves
projects, lectures, hands-on demonstrations, discussions with active participation, clinical work or field
observations, etc.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites: List the knowledge, skills, or experience students are expected to have or
the courses they should have completed.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes Objectives should include general goals including applicable
core competencies and specific objectives. Include levels of skill and competency if appropriate. State
what students will experience, know and be able to do as a result of having taken this course.
Learning experience (Required for Allied Health Courses): Describe the expected time included in the
course for lecture, laboratory and clinical experiences. This can be a general statement or set of
statements describing number of days/weeks and hours for various course elements, e.g., Two (2) hour
in class lectures Mondays and Wednesdays for entire quarter and two (2) hour-hands-on
demonstrations on Tuesdays.
Required and Optional Texts List author, title, publisher and how students will acquire them. 2
Required and Optional Materials/Supplies List: List each item with appropriate quantities, sizes, types,
brand names, cost ranges and state where to purchase or acquire the items.
Student Assessment and Grading Criteria: Include basis for grading students (i.e., projects, papers, etc.)
Describe various components of the final grade. (This will be important in the case of a grievance.) State
how students will receive timely feedback on their performance.
Course Outline & Schedule Include a “This schedule is subject to change” statement to alert students
that reasonable changes might occur. Although dates for topics and activities may be listed as tentative,
use caution regarding changing examination dates. The schedule should include the sequence of course
topics, the preparations or readings, and the assignments due. Consider giving page numbers as well as
chapter numbers for readings. Provide an updated calendar as needed.
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Generally speaking texts for EOC students are provided by the center and distributed to the class by the
instructor.
Student Expectations Give students a sense of how much preparation and work the course will involve.
How much time should they anticipate spending on reading assignments, problem sets, lab reports or
research? Tell students if you have any additional expectations regarding class participation, specific
formats for assignments, etc.
Course Policies: Include safety procedures and laboratory rules. Clearly state policies regarding class
attendance; due dates; missing homework, tests or exams; make-ups; extra credit; requesting
extensions; reporting illnesses; cheating and plagiarism. You might also list acceptable and unacceptable
classroom behavior (be sure it is consistent with EOC Student Handbook).
Specific Needs The following statement is derived from the University at Buffalo Office of Accessibility
Resources and UB Undergraduate Catalog:
The University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center is committed to equality of opportunity
for persons with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all of its programs, services, and
activities. Students with specific needs that require attention should inform the instructor at the
beginning of the quarter. If you have a disability (physical, learning, or psychological) which may
make it difficult for you to carry out the course work as outlined may require academic
adjustment or auxiliary aid please contact your EOC Counselor. Your counselor will work with you
to review information and options for appropriate arrangements for an academic adjustment or
auxiliary aid.
Academic Integrity The following statements are derived from the University Buffalo Undergraduate
Catalog (2001-2002 and 2009-2010):
“Academic integrity is a fundamental university and as such, UB EOC value. Through the honest
completion of academic work, students sustain the integrity of the university while facilitating the
university’s imperative for the transmission of knowledge and culture based upon the generation
of new and innovative ideas.”3 Therefore, UB/EOC has a responsibility to promote academic
integrity and to execute procedures to address instances of academic dishonesty. Students are
responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work. By placing their name on
academic work, students certify that this work is their own unless otherwise identified by
appropriate acknowledgments.
This policy includes, but is not limited to, the following:
 Students should not cheat on exams.
 Students should not submit previously completed work as original work.
 Students should not submit work done for one class to fulfill the requirements of another
course without the permission of the instructor.
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UB Undergraduate Catalog (2014 - 2015) Academic Integrity Policy
Schedule:
Class
Topic
Date
Reading and
Assignments/Projects