Nash Community College
Course Syllabus Outline Template
Course Prefix and Number:
Effective date of use: ______________
Course Title:
Course Hours: Lecture: ____ Lab: ____ Clin: ____ Credit: ____
Course Prerequisite/s Co-requisite/s:
Text: (Author/s, edition, publisher, and other needed materials, calculator, etc.)
Course Description: (as stated in catalog)
Student Learning Outcomes: (Important!)
(Upon completion of the course, students will be able to . . . (list 1, 2, 3, etc.)
Course Grade:
Indicate how the grade will be calculated; if class attendance is to affect the student's final grade in the course,
state the effect; if the NCC grading scale is not to be used, clearly state the scale to be used.
Attendance Policy:
Include an attendance policy statement. (Refer to page 33 of NCC catalog.) If attendance policy is to be
established, delineate the policy. If make up policy is to be established, denote the policy. Policies must be
worded so that they can be easily understood by the students and so that they may be applied objectively to all
students. If policies are established, they must be followed.
Other potential items to address for grading and attendance: missing a test, assignment make-up, late work,
dropping grades, group work non-participation, etc.
Student Conduct Statement:
Include the following: “Students at Nash Community College are expected to conduct themselves as
responsible adults in accordance with generally accepted standards of morality and decency at all times. The
Conduct Code is printed in the NCC catalog and the NCC Student Calendar. A violation of any of the listed
behaviors will warrant immediate disciplinary action and may result in suspension from the College.” Also
include any cheating/plagiarism statement in this section.
Special Needs:
Include the following statement: “If you are a student with a special need as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) that substantially limits your ability to participate in the educational process, then you
may contact Dr. Jim Hartsell in Student Development, office 2002, phone (252) 451-8260.”
Outline Schedule:
It is helpful to students to know in advance that which is expected of them. Arranging this outline by units or
concepts and within a time frame as applied to the objectives of the course is ideal. Note dates of tests, due
dates of research work or projects, or other lengthy assignments. In addition, note date of final exam if exam is
to be given. (See example below.) Include a statement, "Dates are tentative and may change."
Competencies required for successful completion of course (if applicable):
Some courses require the student to prove mastery of specific competencies. If applicable to this course, list
the required competencies that must be mastered for successful completion of the course.
Instructor Contact Information:
Include office number, telephone number, and e-mail address. (Some faculty put this at the beginning of the
syllabus.)
Safety Information
Nash Community College is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and secure environment for all members
of the campus community. Faculty, staff, and students should review the campus Emergency Plan for Nash CC
posted in each classroom. The Emergency Plan may also be accessed on the College website under the About
NCC>Visit NCC>Campus Security Tab or by visiting:
http://www.nashcc.edu/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=248&func=startdown&id=510. Students
are encouraged to e-mail any safety and security concerns to NashCCSafety@nashcc.edu or contact the
Campus Security & Safety Director at 252-451-8313.
Other to add:
Include information like CampusCruiser Statement, Inclement Weather Statement, Skills Lab, Smarthinkng
access, and other sources of help.
Tentative Outline Schedule
(Simple Example)
Objective to
to be Covered
1
1
1
Date
8/21/06
8/28/06
9/11/06
Concept/Unit
Properties of Drug Classes
Properties of Drug Classes
Test on Properties of Classes
9/25/06
10/2/06
10/16/06
10/23/06
10/30/06
Begin Research Paper
Reactions to Drugs
Research Paper Due
Therapeutic Value of Primary Agent
Test on Reactions
2
2
2
3
2
11/6/06
11/13/06
Continuation Therapeutic Value
Test on Therapeutic Value
3
3
11/20/06
11/27/06
12/4/06
Experimental Drugs
Recreational Drugs
Major Drug Classes Review
2
3
1, 2, 3
12/11/06
EXAM
1, 2, 3
Rev. 01/11
Reference
Text pp. 27-33
Text pp. 35-100
Text pp 1-100 &
Class lectures
Library references
Text pp. 110-160
Text pp. 161-200
Text pp. 110-160
Class lectures
Text pp. 201-270
Text pp. 161-270
Class lectures
Text pp. 235-245
Text pp. 245-265
Text pp. 1-270 &
Class lectures