Syllabus/Course Objectives Required Elements include the following: prepared by Bill Hayden, Updated 03-31-05 WPH with some modifications/additions by B.Lee
Courses with multiple sections must conform to the same syllabus.
(except directed studies and selected topics).
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Term
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Course Prefix and Number
Course Title - This should be the university catalog course title.
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Instructor (s) - Name, Office Location, Office Hours, Office Phone, and Email Address.
Course Prerequisites/Co-requisites/Co-Prerequisites (if any) List only the PR/CR listed in the
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university catalog course description.
Course Description - Write a brief description of the course, summarizing its purpose and areas of
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primary emphasis.
Course Goals and Objectives/Outcomes - List major goals and related objectives (student learning
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outcomes) that will be taught and assessed in the course. They should reflect the knowledge, skills, and/or dispositions students will have learned at the conclusion of the course.
Content Outline - List the major topics and related subtopics to be addressed. An itemized and
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annotated calendar schedule can be used for this purpose. Course assignments, due dates, and examination dates/descriptions should be included.
Evaluation of Student Outcomes - List the approaches (or assessment strategies) that will be used to
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determine student achievement of course goals and objectives.
Attendance Policy - Include terms for excused absences (if applicable) for documented reasons of
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university schedule conflict or medical and/or personal difficulties.
University Policy 10-045 on Observance of Religious Holy Days - Students who seek to be absent under the university policy on religious observances must give notice no later than the second class meeting by providing the professor with a date and name of the observance.
Grading Criteria - Itemize all factors/categories (with percentages) affecting grades including policy
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statement of make up of missed assignments.
Textbook(s) and Readings - List required and/or recommended texts and readings.
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Notice of permission/non-permission to electronically record and/or sell class notes or recordings of class lectures.
13. Academic Dishonesty and Disruption of Academic Process
Refer to the online catalog: http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0405/adadap.htm
Plagiarism Tutorial: http://www.cte.usf.edu/plagiarism.htm
14. Learning Disabilities
Any student with a disability is encouraged to meet with me privately during the first week of class to discuss accommodations. Each student must bring a current Memorandum of Accommodations from the Office of Student Disability Services which is prerequisite for receiving accommodations.
Accommodated examinations through the Office of Student Disability Services require two weeks notice.
All course documents are available in alternate format if requested in the student’s Memorandum of
Accommodations.

Please submit electronic versions of all syllabi/course objectives/course schedules to you School’s
Director or appointed staff for inclusion in the INVENTORY OF COURSES, PER USF POLICY , AND AS REQUIRED FOR
YOUR DISCIPLINE
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