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Sample Syllabus: Provost Office 9/11/2017

The document provides a sample syllabus outline that includes descriptive course information, required materials, topics to be covered, student learning outcomes, methods for assessing outcomes, and optional policy statements. The syllabus elements are intended to inform students about course expectations and policies regarding topics, assignments, exams, learning goals, evaluation methods, conduct, disabilities, religious observances, closures, recording devices, and references.

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Sample Syllabus: Provost Office 9/11/2017

The document provides a sample syllabus outline that includes descriptive course information, required materials, topics to be covered, student learning outcomes, methods for assessing outcomes, and optional policy statements. The syllabus elements are intended to inform students about course expectations and policies regarding topics, assignments, exams, learning goals, evaluation methods, conduct, disabilities, religious observances, closures, recording devices, and references.

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SAMPLE SYLLABUS

A typical syllabus has the elements described below. Issues of formatting and appearance are
strictly a matter of personal preference.

Descriptive Information
1. Number and Title of Course
2. Semester and Year
3. Faculty Name
4. Contact Information
5. Office Hours

Texts, Readings, and Materials


List all required texts, other required readings, internet websites, electronic media, videos,
movies, recordings, and other materials.

List of Course Topics


A list of the topics to be covered in the course is the fundamental (definitional) element of a
syllabus. In addition to 1) the topic(s), content, and/or skills to be learned, syllabi typically also
include 2) reading and other assignments, and 3) dates of examinations or other scheduled
exercises and events.

Student Learning Outcomes


There is unavoidable overlap between the list of topics to be covered in the course and the
student learning outcomes. However, student learning outcomes are stated from the students
perspective. Some faculty see them as goals or promises that allow the student to visualize
what they will be able to know and do upon completion of the course. The learning outcomes
often emphasize skills, abilities, and applications, where the list of topics tends to weight content.
For example,
upon successful completion of this course, the student will apply quantitative and
qualitative approaches to study scientific concepts.
upon successful completion of this course, the student will solve problems using the
logical approach of science, while demonstrating an understanding of the nature of
scientific evidence, how it is obtained, and how it is used in the scientific process.

Assessing the Student Learning Outcomes


In addition to providing the methods for evaluating the students (i.e., calculating grades), a
syllabus indicates how each of the student learning outcomes are assessed within the course (e.g.,
applying validated rubric to e-Portfolio artifacts; creating table of specifications/content analysis
for quizzes and exams; identifying validated rubric for papers, projects; administering
standardized instrument).

Optional Policy Statements


Faculty may wish to include various policy statements in the syllabus. The following examples
provide language that is in accordance with University policies and documents:

Provost Office
9/11/2017
Codes of Conduct and Academic Honesty Policy: The instructor and students in this
course will adhere to the Universitys general Codes of Conduct defined in the BGSU Student
Handbook. The Code of Academic Conduct (Academic Honesty Policy) requires that students do
not engage in academic dishonesty. For details, refer to:
BGSU Student Handbook (http://bgsu.edu/downloads/sa/file15768.pdf)
The Academic Charter, B.II.H (http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/facsenate/page471.html)
Student Discipline Programs (http://bgsu.edu/offices/sa/studentdiscipline/index.html)

Disability Policy: In accordance with the University policy, if the student has a
documented disability and requires accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, he or
she should contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester and make this need known.
Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Disability Services
for Students, 413 South Hall, 419-372-8495. (http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/disability/)

Religious Holidays: It is the policy of the University to make every reasonable effort
allowing students to observe their religious holidays without academic penalty. In such cases, it
is the obligation of the student to provide the instructor with reasonable notice of the dates of
religious holidays on which he or she will be absent. Absence from classes or examinations for
religious reasons does not relieve the student of responsibility for completing required work
missed. Following the necessary notification, the student should consult with the instructor to
determine what appropriate alternative opportunity will be provided, allowing the student to fully
complete his or her academic responsibilities. (As stated in The Academic Charter, B-II.G-4.b at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/bgsu/file919.pdf).

Studentveteranfriendlycampus:BGSUeducatorsrecognizestudentveteransrights
whenenteringandexitingtheuniversitysystem.Ifyouareastudentveteran,please
communicatewithyourinstructorsoreasonableaccommodationscanbemadeforabsencewhen
drillingorbeingcalledtoactiveduty(Seehttp://www.bgsu.edu/veteran/formoreinformation).

University Closure: In most cases, the University will not close for winter conditions
unless the Wood County Sheriffs Department declares a Level 3 emergency.1 Information about
University wide closures is communicated by the Office of Marketing and Communications,
which will notify the University Fact Line, local FM & AM radio stations and the four Toledo
television stations (see Weather Policy for lists). For changes in individual class meetings,
please refer to the class Blackboard site for postings by the instructor.

Tape Recording Policy: Students are not authorized to make recordings during class
without permission from the instructor.

Cell Phones, Pagers, and Personal Digital Assistants: The use of cell phones, pagers,
and personal digital assistants (PDAs) is not allowed in class. Cell phones, pagers and PDAs
must be turned off and put out of sight during class.

1
AHandbookofCommonlySharedEmploymentPoliciesforBGSUFaculty,AdministrativeandClassifiedStaff,Severe
WeatherClosingPolicyandProcedures,http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/execvp/file8135.pdf
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9/11/2017
References

JamesM.Lang,ThePromisingSyllabus,TheChronicleofHigherEducation,Aug28,
2006.

WesternWashingtonUniversitysCenterforInstructionalInnovation.
http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/cii/resources/teaching_tips/syllabus_guidelines.asp

IndianaUniversityPurdueUniversityFortWayne,SchoolofVisual&PerformingArts.
http://www.ipfw.edu/vpa/handbook/syllabus.html

GeorgeMasonUniversity,NewCenturyCollege.
http://www.ncc.gmu.edu/syllabusguide.html

FoothillDeAnzaCommunityCollege(DistanceEducation).

Lovell,L.andEickmann,T.P.(1992).CourseDesignforCollegeTeachers.Educational
TechnologyPublications,NJ.

Grunert,Judith.(1997).TheCourseSyllabus:ALearningCenteredApproach.Anker
Publishing,Bolton,Ma.

Lyons,R.,Kysilka,M.,Pawlas,G.(1999)."PlanningYourCourse."TheAdjunct
Professor'sGuidetoSuccess:SurvivingandThrivingintheCollegeClassroom.Allynand
Bacon,Boston(pp4662).

Miller,W.R.andMiller,M.(1997)."PlanningandGettingStarted."HandbookforCollege
Teaching.PineCrestPublications,SauteeNacoochee,GA(pp1934).

Davis,B.G.(1993)."GettingUnderWay."ToolsforTeaching.JosseyBassPublishers,San
Francisco(pp314).

Greive,D.2001)."PlanningforInstruction."AHandbookforAdjunct&PartTimeFaculty
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