UTC COURSE SYLLABUS CHECKLIST & INFORMATION
REQUIRED items are noted and asterisked (*). The syllabus and all required course materials must be in an accessible
format. See http://www.utc.edu/walker-center-teaching-learning/syllabus-resources.php and
http://www.utc.edu/disability-resource-center/ for additional information. Syllabus files should be saved using the
naming convention listed on the syllabus resources webpage.
REQUIRED: BASIC INFORMATION * (All items in this area are required.)
 Required: Name of University
 Required: Semester & Year
 Required: Name(s) of Instructor(s) of Record/Teaching Assistant Names (if applicable)
 Required: Instructor(s) Office Hours [Days & Times] & Location, Email
COURSE INFORMATION
 Required: Course Title, Department/Number, CRN, Credit Hours*
 Required: Course Meeting Days/Times & Location (Include any required days/times for online/hybrid courses.)*
 Required: Course Description (Must match the description in the catalog.)*
 Required: Course Pre-/Co-Requisites*
 Required: Course Student Learning Outcomes*
 Required: Indication of General Education Credit and General Education Outcomes, if applicable.*
 Teaching/Learning Environment (Include here the methods of instruction you may use-e.g. lecture, flipped
classroom, guest speakers, technology use, demonstrations, online resources, role of the student, role of the
faculty, etc.).
COURSE MATERIALS
 Required: All required Materials/Resources (Texts [Author, Title, Edition, Publisher, ISBN], Articles, Resources,
Supplies/Equipment, Software [links to download, if applicable], Websites, etc.) NOTE: All materials must be
provided in an accessible format.*
 Required: Course Fees, if applicable*
 Supplemental/Optional Materials/Resources
REQUIRED: COURSE ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION/REQUIREMENTS* (All items in this area are required.)
 Required: Exams/Quizzes (how many, what kinds)
 Required: Assignments/Homework/Problem Sets/Projects/Papers (general assignment information/description
and details, assessment criteria, format for submitting work)
 Required: Grading Scale (NOTE: UTC does not use +/- grades)
POLICIES
 Required: Attendance*
 Required: Missed/Makeup Exams*
 Required: Late or Missed Assignments*
 Class Participation/Class Behavior/Electronic Device Usage
 Grading Procedures (Weighting, Curve, Grade Appeals, if applicable)
 Policy for Incompletes, Withdrawals, etc.
 Academic Integrity (Honor Code, Consequences, Examples)
COURSE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE
 Required: Key Dates for major tests and exams (including the date and location of final), Major assignment due
dates, etc. Assignments/Activities (discussion board participation, outside class activities, etc.)*
 Calendar of topics, etc. (Include a statement that the schedule is subject to change, if you wish.)
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UTC COURSE SYLLABUS CHECKLIST & INFORMATION
SAMPLE STATEMENTS
HONOR CODE PLEDGE (from the UTC Student Handbook)
I pledge that I will neither give nor receive unauthorized aid on any test or assignment. I understand that
plagiarism constitutes a serious instance of unauthorized aid. I further pledge that I exert every effort to ensure that the
Honor Code is upheld by others and that I will actively support the establishment and continuance of a campus-wide
climate of honor and integrity.
GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT:
(See http://www.utc.edu/general-education/faculty-information/outcomes.php for outcomes for specific categories and
http://www.utc.edu/general-education/faculty-information/gen-ed-syllabi.php for sample syllabi templates.) This
course is certified as a General Education course fulfilling the LIST CATEGORY(IES). Please consult with your advisor and
check the specific requirements for your major to determine if this course is a good fit for your plan of study. Upon
completion of the required credit hours in this category, students will be able to: LIST OUTCOMES FOR CATEGORY (see
http://www.utc.edu/general-education/faculty-information/outcomes.php).
COMMUNICATION STATEMENT:
Describe how you will communicate with the students. Also include how quickly you will respond to student questions,
etc. [You may want to add specifics about what you consider a regular basis to be.] Samples are listed below. Edit them
to fit your class environment and practices.
 SAMPLE 1: To enhance student services, the University uses your UTC email address for all communications.
Please check your UTC email on a regular basis. If you have problems with accessing your UTC email
account, contact the Call Center at 423-425-4000.
 SAMPLE 2: Class announcements will be made through UTC Learn (http://www.utc.edu/learn/) and via
email. Please check your UTC email and UTC Learn on a regular basis. If you have problems with accessing
your UTC email account or UTC Learn, contact the Call Center at 423-425-4000.
SAFEASSIGN STATEMENT:
 SAMPLE 1 [EDIT specifically for your class]: All (some/selected) papers and other written assignments in this
class must (should) be submitted to UTC Learn text-matching software (SafeAssign) for review and to analyze for
originality and intellectual integrity. By submitting your paper online, you agree to have your paper included in
the institutional repository of digital papers. If the results of the review indicate academic dishonesty,
disciplinary action may be taken against the student as outlined in the UTC Student Handbook.
 SAMPLE 2 [EDIT specifically for your class]: The instructor of this class reserves the right to submit papers to the
UTC Learn text-matching software (SafeAssign) for review and analysis of originality and intellectual integrity. If
the results of the review indicate academic dishonesty, disciplinary action may be taken against the student as
outlined in the UTC Student Handbook.
UTC LEARN STATEMENT:
 SAMPLE 1: Log on to UTC Learn at http://www.utc.edu/learn/ using your utcID and password. Click on the
course called XXXXX. If you need help with UTC Learn, visit http://www.utc.edu/learn/studentresources/index.php or contact the Call Center at 425-4000.
 SAMPLE 2: Access course materials at http://www.utc.edu/learn/. Log in using your utcID and password (the
same as for your UTC email). If you need help with UTC Learn, visit http://www.utc.edu/learn/studentresources/index.php or contact the Call Center at 425-4000.
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT STATEMENT:
Suggest a preferred browser and include details on any plug-ins or add-ons needed to access the course materials.
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UTC COURSE SYLLABUS CHECKLIST & INFORMATION
Sample information and statements to consider are listed below. Edit these to apply to your class.
Hardware/Software Requirements: Students need access to a personal computer (Mac or Windows) and the
Internet for for this course. Test your computer set up and browser for compatibility with UTC Learn at:
http://www.utc.edu/learn/browser-check.php
Plug-ins Necessary: You should have an updated version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (for pdf documents),
available free from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. Additional software plug ins
may be needed. Check the Technical Requirements for UTC Learn at http://www.utc.edu/learn/gettinghelp/system-requirements.php
Minimum Technology Skills Needed:
 You are expected to have working knowledge and capability with your computer hardware, networking and
a variety of software applications before entering this class.
 Class participants must know how to and check their e-mail on a daily basis.
 You will need to know the your user name and password to access the UTC Learn. If you do NOT know your
user name and password, please contact the Call Center at 425-4000.
 You must be able to save word processing files in a .doc/.docx (Microsoft Word), .rtf (Rich Text Format), or
.txt (Text) format for sharing files.
ADVISEMENT/ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
 Center for Advisement and Student Success: http://www.utc.edu/center-advisement-student-success/
 Tutoring: http://www.utc.edu/center-advisement-student-success/academic-success/tutoring.php and
http://www.utc.edu/college-business/resources/tutoring.php
 Supplemental Instruction: http://www.utc.edu/center-advisement-student-success/academic-success/sigroupstudy.php
KEY RESOURCES AND LINKS FOR STUDENTS
 Academic Calendar: http://www.utc.edu/records/calendars-and-schedules/index.php
 Final Exam Schedule: http://www.utc.edu/records/calendars-and-schedules/index.php#FS
 Undergraduate Catalog: http://www.utc.edu/records/course-catalogs.php
 Graduate Catalog: http://www.utc.edu/records/course-catalogs.php
 Records/Registrar: http://www.utc.edu/records/
 Graduate School: http://www.utc.edu/graduate-school/
 UTC Bookstore: http://www.utc.edu/auxiliary-services/bookstore.php
 UTC Library: http://www.utc.edu/library/
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENTAL ADVISEMENT RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
 Arts & Sciences: http://www.utc.edu/advisement/student-academic-advising/index.php
 College of Business Student Success Center: http://www.utc.edu/college-business/student-successcenter/index.php
 Education: http://www.utc.edu/school-education/studentresources/advisement.php
 Nursing: http://www.utc.edu/nursing/students/advisement.php
 Health & Human Performance: http://www.utc.edu/health-human-performance/advising.php
 Social Work: http://www.utc.edu/social-work/current-bsw-students/index.php
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